Compared to most torrent clients, it’s relatively fast and light. The interface is impressively minimalist, and what’s more it isn’t burdened with any adverts or other unnecessary bloat. So let’s put it this way – you won’t be waiting long for it to download. The Windows 10 64-bit installer is just 24.8MB in size, while the macOS version is even less at 17.2MB, with the Linux version weighing in at only 7.2MB. Heavy users might need more than uTorrent's free client offers, but the rest of us will find it more than sufficient, with the usual caveats about P2P sharing.The good news for fans of lightweight apps is that qBittorrent is very compact indeed. Music and video producers often post exclusive tunes and clips in promo bundles, for example.

ConsĪd-heavy: Ads in freeware don't bother us (much) but uTorrents are geared toward young adult males, and some of the online services they advertise might not be appropriate for some users.Ĭopyright issues: It's illegal to use BitTorrent (or any P2P network or technology) to post or download copyrighted material (music, movies, games) and uTorrent makes that clear with a note in the setup process. RSS feeds: RSS auto-downloading makes for speedy feed updates. Help, FAQs, forums, a Web page, and other resources are at hand. Tabs manage Files, Info, Peers, Ratings, Trackers, and Speed. We could set uTorrent to start with Windows handy for scheduling downloads.Įasy to use: A customizable user interface let us display a lot of information and buttons or keep it clean with just the basics. ProsĮasy to set up: The setup wizard can automatically add an exception for uTorrent in Windows Firewall, though you may have to configure uTorrent manually in other firewalls or security apps. Animated ads for games and other software keep uTorrent free, but the developer warns of counterfeits that charge for the software or subscriptions. It has what other BitTorrent clients have, such as scheduling, bandwidth management, and Mainline DHT, plus extras like a unique protocol that detects and corrects for heavy traffic. If you're looking for a good BitTorrent client, try uTorrent.

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