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µTorrent Classic vs µTorrent Web
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 AndroidWindows
µTorrent Classic combines torrent controls with scheduling, remote access, and RSS automation on Windows. Basic is free, while paid plans start at $6.95 a year; a 14-day Pro trial is listed.
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Choose µTorrent Web if you want a browser-based torrent client with in-progress media playback and a simpler interface. The free BASIC plan covers online torrent downloading; look to paid plans for features such as in-client antivirus scanning or VPN access.
Visit µTorrent WebThe facts
| µTorrent Classic | µTorrent Web | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Ad-Free: $6.95 a year | AD-FREE for Web: $6.95 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | utorrent.com | utorrent.com |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #30 of 36 | #26 of 36 |
µTorrent Classic: what it does well
- Free Basic plan.
- Supports magnet links, DHT, and selective downloads.
- Can schedule downloads and seeding.
- Remote torrent addition works through Android or a browser.
- RSS automation can fetch selected titles.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Remote addition requires the home computer to be on and Classic running.
- Optional third-party installer offers may trigger antivirus warnings.
µTorrent Web: what it does well
- Plays media while downloads are in progress.
- Downloads torrent files and magnet links.
- Lets users set download and upload speed limits.
- Saves completed files to a chosen folder for offline use.
- Available in 15 languages.
What to know first
- The free BASIC plan is an online torrent downloader.
- In-client antivirus scanning is included with PRO, not BASIC.
- CyberGhost VPN requires the $69.95-per-year PRO+VPN plan.
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