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qBittorrent

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What qBittorrent is

qBittorrent is a free, open-source torrent client that the project presents as an alternative to µTorrent. It handles magnet links, private torrents, DHT, peer exchange, local peer discovery, and encrypted connections. Its search tool can query multiple torrent sites at once, including by category, while RSS feeds can apply advanced download filters such as regular expressions. For transfer management, users can choose content, queue and prioritize torrents, download sequentially, and schedule bandwidth use. A web interface supports remote control and is described as nearly identical to the regular graphical interface. The feature list also includes IPv6 and UPnP/NAT-PMP port forwarding. qBittorrent is listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS, as well as FreeBSD and OS/2. The project also offers official Docker images and documents operation without an X server through the WebUI. Its makers say volunteers develop it in their spare time and invite donations. The software is based on Qt and libtorrent-rasterbar.

Who it suits

qBittorrent suits people looking for a free torrent client with search, RSS filtering, and detailed transfer controls. Its WebUI and Docker support also suit server setups and remote management.

What it does well

  • Free, open-source software with no ads
  • Searches multiple torrent sites at once
  • RSS filters include regular expressions
  • Web interface enables remote control
  • Supports sequential downloads and bandwidth scheduling

What to know first

  • No free trial is listed
  • The project is developed by volunteers in spare time

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
qBittorrentOpen-source software; no adsFree

As qbittorrent.org lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the qBittorrent website.
  2. Choose a supported platform: Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, or OS/2.
  3. Use the official Docker image for a Docker setup.
  4. For use without an X server, follow the documented WebUI-only route.

Verdict

qBittorrent combines torrent search, filtering, and transfer controls in a free client. Its WebUI and Docker options extend its use to server environments.

Questions

How much does qBittorrent cost?

The listed plan is free. The software is open source and has no ads.

Which platforms does it support?

The listed platforms are Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and OS/2. The project also offers Docker images and has API, web, and self-hosted platform listings.

Does it support magnet links and selective downloads?

Yes. Magnet links and selective download are both listed.

Can I control it remotely?

Yes. It has a web interface for remote control, described as nearly identical to the regular GUI.

Is qBittorrent open source?

Yes. qBittorrent is listed as open-source software.

Who develops qBittorrent?

The project says volunteers develop it in their spare time and invites donations to support it.

Facts from qBittorrent's own pages

Integrations
The project says qBittorrent is based on the Qt toolkit and libtorrent-rasterbar library. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Linux and server use
The download page offers official Docker images, and the project wiki documents running qBittorrent without an X server using WebUI only. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Maintainers
The project says qBittorrent is developed by volunteers in their spare time and invites donations to support it. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Networking
The feature list states IPv6 compliance and UPnP/NAT-PMP port forwarding support. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Platforms
The project lists Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and OS/2; its download page says macOS support is limited because it lacks active macOS developers and contributors. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Purpose
The project describes qBittorrent as an open-source alternative to µTorrent. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Remote control
A web user interface provides remote control and is described as nearly identical to the regular GUI. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
RSS
It supports RSS feeds with advanced download filters, including regular expressions. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Search
Its search engine can search multiple torrent sites at once and make category-specific requests. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Security
The download page says that source tarballs and binaries have been signed since version 3.3.4 and provides a current signing key and fingerprint. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Support
The official forums provide platform-specific sections for Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker, and general questions. · forum.qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Torrent client
It supports magnet links, DHT, peer exchange, local peer discovery, private torrents, and encrypted connections. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026
Torrent management
Features include sequential downloading, torrent queueing and prioritization, content selection, and a bandwidth scheduler. · qbittorrent.org, 30 Sept 2026

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