Transmission is a fast, easy, and free BitTorrent client. It’s noted for an easy learning curve.
Native interfaces are available for macOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as command line binaries and a web GUI.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Lightweight.
- Local Peer Discovery.
- Encryption.
- Privacy protection.
- DHT, µTP, PEX and Magnet links.
- Watch directories.
- Bad peer blocklists.
- Speed limits
- Cross-platform support. For Linux, it sports a GTK interface which follows the GNOME Human Interface Guidelines and features.
Website: transmissionbt.com
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Charles Kerr, Mike Gelfand, and contributors
License: GNU General Public License 2.0 or later
Transmission is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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