Side by side
BitTorrent Classic vs Deluge
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 MacWindows
Choose BitTorrent Classic if you want a desktop client with simultaneous downloads, scheduling, RSS, and bandwidth controls. The free Basic plan is available; look at a paid plan if you want features such as malware blocking, premium support, or VPN access.
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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.
Visit DelugeThe facts
| BitTorrent Classic | Deluge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Ad-Free: $6.95 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bittorrent.com | deluge-torrent.org |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #10 of 36 | #6 of 36 |
BitTorrent Classic: what it does well
- Downloads dozens of files simultaneously.
- Sets speed limits and per-torrent bandwidth priority.
- Schedules downloads and seeding.
- RSS feeds can automatically download torrents.
- Supports magnet links and selective downloads.
What to know first
- The listed paid plans are billed annually.
- The product page lists Windows XP through Windows 10 compatibility.
Deluge: what it does well
- 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.
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