qBittorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for macOS and other desktop platforms. It manages torrent and magnet-link downloads without ads, while exposing the queueing, bandwidth, tracker, peer, RSS, and remote-control settings that regular BitTorrent users need.
The main workflow is straightforward: add a legal torrent or magnet link, choose files and a destination, then let the client connect to peers and manage the transfer. More advanced users can prioritize content, automate downloads from RSS feeds, search supported torrent sources, or control the client from its web interface.
Features
- Add torrent files and magnet links, choose individual files, and control download or upload priorities from one queue.
- Set bandwidth limits, schedules, connection preferences, and peer or tracker behavior for a home connection or seedbox-style workflow.
- Search supported torrent sources from the client and subscribe to RSS feeds for automatic download rules.
- Create torrents and manage trackers, peers, categories, tags, and content selection in current releases.
- Use the remote web interface to monitor or control a running qBittorrent instance from another device.
- Run the same open-source client across macOS, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and other supported desktop platforms.
Where it fits
qBittorrent suits users who need a capable, ad-free BitTorrent client and are comfortable with the protocol’s settings. It is useful for legal open-source downloads, large legitimate files, and controlled peer-to-peer distribution.
It does not make untrusted downloads safe or licensed content legal. Users should obtain torrents from legitimate sources, understand local law, and apply their own security and network-privacy practices.
Privacy and requirements
qBittorrent is free and open source and does not require a central qBittorrent account. BitTorrent peers can see the network address participating in a swarm, and downloaded material may carry legal or security risks. Secure the optional Web UI, review listening ports and remote access, and download only material the user is entitled to obtain.
Pricing
qBittorrent is free and open source.