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µTorrent Web vs Transmission
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.
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.
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Transmission provides torrent management across desktop systems, with web-based remote control and a headless option for servers and routers. Check the operating-system requirements for the current builds, and note that the project says its documentation needs updating.
Visit TransmissionThe facts
| µTorrent Web | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | AD-FREE for Web: $6.95 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | utorrent.com | transmissionbt.com |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #26 of 36 | #22 of 36 |
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.
Transmission: what it does well
- Free, with no ads or tracking
- Supports magnet links and selective downloads
- Web UI and headless daemon are available
- SHA-256 hashes are published for release files
What to know first
- Current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later
- macOS build requires macOS 11.0 or later
- Project documentation is currently out of date
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