Side by side
BitLord vs JSTorrent
Both stand on peer-to-peer file sharing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidMacWindows
Choose BitLord if you want a free torrent app with streaming during downloads, Chromecast support and multilingual subtitles. It is available on Android, macOS and Windows, but each platform has a minimum version requirement.
Visit BitLord
Free plan AndroidExtensionLinux+2
JSTorrent supports several platforms and torrent input methods, with in-app streaming and browser integration among its listed capabilities. Download speed and availability can depend on the torrent’s seeders and peers.
Visit JSTorrentThe facts
| BitLord | JSTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Mac, Windows | Android, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bitlord.com | jstorrent.com |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #5 of 36 | #9 of 36 |
BitLord: what it does well
- Free to use at no cost.
- Plays videos while they are downloading.
- Streams to a TV through Chromecast during downloads.
- Fetches multilingual subtitles from OpenSubtitles.
- Supports selective downloads and playlists.
What to know first
- Windows support requires Windows 10 or later.
- macOS support requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later.
- Android support requires Android 7.0 or later.
JSTorrent: what it does well
- Free and open-source across desktop, Android, and browser setups.
- Accepts .torrent files, magnet links, and torrent URLs.
- Supports selective downloads and DHT.
- Streams torrent video, including MKV keyframe-aware seeking.
- Desktop auto-updates are signature-verified.
What to know first
- Few seeders or peers can make downloads slow or unavailable.
- Some private trackers may need to whitelist the client.
- The search infrastructure is behind a feature flag.
Alternatives to BitLord Alternatives to JSTorrent The whole list