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Transmission VS rTorrent

Compare Transmission VS rTorrent and see what are their differences

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Transmission logo Transmission

Transmission has the features you expect in a BitTorrent client: encryption, a web-based interface...

rTorrent logo rTorrent

rtorrent is a BitTorrent client for ncurses, using the libtorrent library.
  • Transmission Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-05-07
  • rTorrent Landing page
    Landing page //
    2021-07-26

Transmission videos

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The Merge Transmission by Flawless & Rip Trppers [Flavor Review]

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rTorrent videos

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rtorrent review & usage - Archlinux

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  • Review - rTorrent Is A Great Terminal Based BitTorrent Client
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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to Transmission and rTorrent)

Transmission

rTorrent

Torrents
68 68%
Torrents
32% 32
BitTorrent
80 80%
BitTorrent
20% 20
P2P
64 64%
P2P
36% 36
Download Manager
100 100%
Download Manager
0% 0

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Reviews

These are some of the external sources and on-site user reviews we've used to compare Transmission and rTorrent

Transmission Reviews

12 Best uTorrent Alternatives
The download is again a free client for open-source torrents that do not contain ads. It is among the best uTorrent alternatives if you are using a Mac or Linux. Ubuntu is preinstalled with the Transmission Torrent client.
Source: thetechtian.com
6 Best BitTorrent Alternatives for Windows PC
Transmission is another good option if you are looking for an easy to use and open source uTorrent alternative which is free of adwares. It is good for downloading movies, games, software, etc. Beginner level user will find it comfortable to use because it is lightweight yet offers plenty of features such as tweaks, web based interface, encryption, peer exchange, NAT-PMP...
Source: thegeekpage.com
Best Alternatives to qBittorrent 2022
One of the best open-source torrenting clients, Transmission is highly regarded for its simplicity and ease-of-use. Lightweight and optimized, Transmission is a trusty little tool that lets you tap into P2P file torrenting with ease and convenience.
Source: nextbestalternative.com
The Ultimate Automated Media Setup for Movies & TV Shows
Download and install the latest executable from the site. In order to use Transmission with Sonarr and Radarr, the only configuration preference you need to change in the settings is toggling the Web UI option and setting a username and password for it. This allows Sonarr and Radarr to remotely add torrents to Transmission. You should also enable “Start added torrents” which...
Source: brandonb.ca

rTorrent Reviews

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, Transmission seems to be a lot more popular than rTorrent. While we know about 55 links to Transmission, we've tracked only 2 mentions of rTorrent. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

Transmission mentions (55)

  • Where to watch Daria w/ original soundtrack?
    Grab this file. Install Transmission on Mac or Deluge on Win. Optional: run a VPN if you're in the US(mostly) and worried about your ISP sending you a cease-and-desist notice. Open the file using the app you installed. Wait. It should start within a minute or two and download progress will be seen. Speed depends on how many people are sharing it. Any issues, let me know. Source: 10 months ago
  • Serum Crack (NO TORRENT)
    Why "NO TORRENT"? Just get TransmissionBT and torrent whatever you want. Source: 10 months ago
  • A server for download files (torrents and direct download).
    Transmission can run as a headless server with a web gui. Source: 11 months ago
  • first time getting something like this. what should i do & how do i prevent more?
    Get a VPN like Windscribe(set windscribe firewall to on instead of auto), forward your port via their website. Use a good torrent client like https://transmissionbt.com/ set that port in the options, and add a blocklist https://github.com/Naunter/BT\_BlockLists/raw/master/bt\_blocklists.gz. Source: 12 months ago
  • Playtest #5 MegaThread
    Lol. https://transmissionbt.com/ is where its at. Source: about 1 year ago
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rTorrent mentions (2)

  • Transmission 4.0.0 beta 1 is out
    You could also check out rtorrent: http://rakshasa.github.io/rtorrent/, but I remember reading that development has stalled on that project. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago
  • Useful tip for Linux/BSD users (Torrent specific use case)
    Where it really starts to shine is when you combine it with other CLI & TUI applications. I use openSSH, rtorrent and Tmux (or GNU screen) in combination with PIA's manual script to achieve a remote "seedbox". I don't need to access my computers when I'm away from my local network but one has the potential by creating their own local VPN or opening up the port to their seedbox. Source: about 2 years ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing Transmission and rTorrent, you can also consider the following products

qBittorrent - Lightweight and open source torrent client that runs on all major platforms.

Deluge - Deluge is a full-featured BitTorrent client for Linux, Unix and Windows.

µTorrent - Looking for a torrent site to download movies, music and more? Choose from top torrent sites like The Pirate Bay, RARBG, 1337X, and dozens more. (October 2019)

BitTorrent - BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer program developed by Bram Cohen and BitTorrent, Inc.

BiglyBT - BiglyBT is a feature filled, open source, bittorrent client. Auto migrate from Vuze and Azureus. I2P integration, Swarm Merging, Advanced Tag System, WebTorrent support, built-in VPN kill switch, Meta-search, UPnP/DLNA access, and much more.

aria2 - aria2 is a lightweight multi-protocol & multi-source command-line download utility. It supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent and Metalink.

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