Side by side
Vuze vs Xender
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 LinuxMacWindows
Choose Vuze if you want a BitTorrent client with magnet link support and the listed desktop features. Vuze Plus may suit users who want unlimited DVD burns, Play Sooner and no ads; the free edition has ads and only one trial DVD burn.
Visit Vuze Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Choose Xender if you need free, cross-platform file transfers that can operate without mobile data or Wi-Fi. Consider the lack of a web interface and its stated data collection when deciding whether it fits your needs.
Visit XenderThe facts
| Vuze | Xender | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Vuze Plus: $3.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | vuze.com | xender.com |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #32 of 36 | #28 of 36 |
Vuze: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Magnet links can start downloads without a .torrent file.
- Lists selective download, web interface and remote control.
- Supports DHT and VPN binding.
- Vuze Plus includes unlimited DVD burns and no ads.
What to know first
- The free edition includes ads and offers.
- Free includes only one trial DVD burn and Play Later.
- Download speed depends on peer and seeder uploads.
- A small swarm may lack peers holding missing pieces.
Xender: what it does well
- Transfers work without mobile data or Wi-Fi.
- Supports Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices.
- No account is needed to start sharing.
- Transfers are described as encrypted and direct between devices.
- No file-size restriction is stated by the support page.
What to know first
- There is no web interface.
- The privacy notice describes collection of device details and app activity.
- Coarse location data may be collected subject to applicable law.