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qBittorrent

Open-source BitTorrent client aiming to replace uTorrent

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About qBittorrent

qBittorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD and OS/2 with the same feature set everywhere. It offers a polished interface, integrated torrent search, RSS support with filters, magnet links, DHT, encryption, bandwidth scheduling and remote control through a web UI. It suits anyone who wants a capable, ad-free torrent client maintained by volunteers.

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qBittorrent: strengths & things to check

Strengths

  • Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
  • Covers torrent, download, p2p, open source, cross platform — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
  • Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

  • Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
  • Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
  • It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

qBittorrent pricing

Pricing modelFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free accessYes — fully free
Current plan pricesListed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official siteqbittorrent.org

qBittorrent key facts

qBittorrent FAQ

How much does qBittorrent cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (qbittorrent.org).

What is qBittorrent used for?

Open-source BitTorrent client aiming to replace uTorrent Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: torrent, download, p2p, open source, cross platform.

Where can I try qBittorrent?

On its official site, qbittorrent.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

qBittorrent vs alternatives

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PricingFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areastorrent, download, p2p, open source, cross platformtorrent, p2p, streaming, webrtc, open sourcedownload, cli, torrenttorrent, open source, plugins
Official siteqbittorrent.orgwebtorrent.ioaria2.github.iobiglybt.com
Directory statusListedListedListedListed

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About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside qBittorrent, it includes Chibisafe, Safebucket, Filestash, Crafty Controller.

FreeUtilities & Securitytorrentdownloadp2popen-sourcecross-platform

Alternatives to qBittorrent

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with qBittorrent — worth comparing before you commit:

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