BitTorrent - Free Download (2026)

Name: BitTorrent
Availability: InStock
Author: BitTorrent, Inc.

BitTorrent - Torrent Client

BitTorrent is a torrent client by Rainberry, Inc. - the same company behind uTorrent. In fact, BitTorrent and uTorrent share the same engine. The interface is slightly different, the branding is different, but under the hood they behave identically. The free version shows ads, and paid tiers remove them while adding features like antivirus scanning.

It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. If you already use uTorrent, there is no technical reason to switch to BitTorrent or vice versa.

What it does

Add a torrent file (File > Add Torrent) or paste a magnet link (File > Add from URL) and the download starts. You can select which files to download from a multi file torrent by double-clicking the torrent entry and unchecking what you don't need in the Files tab.

Speed limiting is in Options > Preferences > Connection, where you set upload and download caps. The scheduler (Options > Preferences > Scheduler) lets you define active hours so heavy downloading happens overnight. After a download finishes, the client automatically seeds the file to other users. You can stop seeding by right-clicking and selecting Stop, or set a ratio limit after which seeding stops automatically.

Remote access through the Web UI (Options > Preferences > Web UI) lets you manage downloads from a phone or another computer via a browser.

Advantages

Familiar interface if you have used any torrent client before
Magnet link support, no need for .torrent files
Scheduler for off-peak downloading
Available on all major platforms

Drawbacks

Ads in the free version
Essentially identical to uTorrent (same company, same engine)
qBittorrent is open source and ad-free
Occasional bundleware offers during installation

Who it is for

BitTorrent works fine as a torrent client, but there is little reason to pick it over qBittorrent (open source, no ads) or even uTorrent (same thing with a different name). If you already have it installed and it works, no need to change. For new installations, qBittorrent is the better choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BitTorrent the same as uTorrent?

Essentially yes. Both are made by Rainberry, Inc. and share the same engine. The interface and branding differ slightly, but functionality is identical.

Is BitTorrent free?

The basic version is free with ads. Paid tiers (Ad-Free and Pro) remove advertisements and add features like antivirus scanning and a built-in VPN.

Is BitTorrent legal?

The BitTorrent software itself is legal. Downloading copyrighted content without permission is not. The protocol is also used for legal file distribution by companies like Linux distributions and game studios.

What is better, BitTorrent or qBittorrent?

qBittorrent is open source, ad-free, and has no bundleware. BitTorrent shows ads in the free version and occasionally offers additional software during installation. Most users are better off with qBittorrent.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Torrent download 2	File › Add torrent or paste magnet link.
2	Download via magnet link 2	Click magnet link in the browser or File › Add from URL.
3	Speed limiting	Options › Settings › Connection › Set download/upload limits.
4	Torrent file selection 2	When adding, deselect unwanted files. Or double-click › Files tab › Set priority.
5	File seeding 2	After download automatically enters seeding. Right-click › Force Start to force it.
6	Download scheduling 10	Options › Settings › Scheduler › Set active hours.
7	Torrent creation 2	File › Create New Torrent › Add files and tracker URL › Create.
8	Remote management	Options › Settings › Web UI › Enable and set password. Access via browser.