Deluge is a free, open-source BitTorrent client that separates its daemon from the interfaces used to control it. It uses libtorrent for the BitTorrent protocol and offers GTK, Web and Console interfaces. A thin client can connect to a daemon running on another computer. The Web UI runs on a Twisted web server and supports SSL, which can be enabled in its configuration or with the --ssl option. Its local Web UI address is localhost:8112, and the project lists deluge as the default password. Installation guidance covers packages or commands for Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo and Flatpak. A Windows installer is linked for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, 8 and 10. The project says no official macOS installer package is currently available, but points to community installation options. Listed features include magnet links, selective download, remote control and DHT support. Support resources include a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel and Discord.

Who it is for

It suits people who want a free BitTorrent client with GTK, Web or Console controls, including those who want to control a daemon remotely. Its installation options cover several Linux distributions and Windows, while macOS users must look to community options.

What is good

GTK, Web and Console interfaces are available.
A thin client can connect to a remote daemon.
Web UI supports SSL.
Supports magnet links, selective download, remote control and DHT.

What to know first

No official macOS installer package is currently available.
Linked Windows installer covers Windows 7, 8 and 10.

Verdict

Deluge offers several ways to manage BitTorrent downloads, including remote control through its daemon/client model. macOS installation is not officially packaged, and the listed Windows installer targets versions 7, 8 and 10.

Deluge plans and pricing

All plans

Deluge Free No charge stated · no paid tiers listed github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API
Magnet links: Yes
Selective download: Yes
Web interface: Yes
Remote control: Yes
DHT support: Yes

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The record

Purpose

Deluge is a BitTorrent client built around a daemon/client model.

Protocol engine

Deluge uses libtorrent to handle the BitTorrent protocol.

User interfaces

The project lists GTK, Web, and Console user interfaces.

Remote use

A thin client can connect to a Deluge daemon running on another computer.

Web UI encryption

The Web UI supports SSL, which can be enabled in its configuration or with the --ssl option.

Open source

The project describes Deluge as a BitTorrent client and publishes its source repository on GitHub.

Linux availability

Installation instructions list packages or install commands for Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, and Flatpak.

Windows availability

The installation page links a Windows installer and states availability for Windows 7, 8, and 10 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

macOS limitation

The installation page says no official macOS installer package is currently available and points to community installation options.

Developer installation

Deluge can be installed from PyPI with pip, including an option to install all optional dependencies.

Support channels

The repository lists a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel, and Discord as contact resources.

Web UI access

The repository README gives localhost:8112 as the Web UI address and lists deluge as its default password.

Price from

Free