The best open-source BitTorrent clients

The following is a general comparison of the best open-source and free of adware BitTorrent clients, which are computer programs designed for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing using the BitTorrent protocol.

BitTorrent clientInitial releaseCompatibilityFeaturesProgramming language
qBittorrentMay 16, 2006Mac, Windows, Linux, PortableApps.comAd-free, Magnet URI, Preload Magnet metadata, Super seeding, HTTP Web seeding, Built-in RSS reader, Command line interface, Integrated Search, Lightweight, Multiple languages, Torrent search, Speed chartsC++ (Qt), Python
TransmissionSeptember 15, 2005Mac, Windows, Linux, PortableApps.comAd-free, Magnet URI, Preload Magnet metadata, HTTP Web seeding, Command Line support, LightweightC, Objective-C
DelugeSeptember 25, 2006Mac, Windows, LinuxAd-free, Magnet URI, HTTP Web seeding, Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPython, C++
PicoTorrentNovember 9, 2015WindowsLibtorrent based, Lightweight, Support for Magnet links, PortableC++
WebTorrent DesktopOctober, 2013Mac, Windows, LinuxVideos & Movies, Torrent streaming, Torrent playernode.js
LibreTorrentOctober 18, 2016Android (Google Play Store)Full-featured torrent client for AndroidJava