A free, open-source download manager for HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, and magnet links — not a BitTorrent-only client.
Our take
Broader than a dedicated torrent client: Motrix handles ordinary HTTP/FTP downloads alongside BitTorrent and magnet links in one interface, with a plugin system for naming, link resolution, and more, per its own site. Open source since 2018 with 55K+ GitHub stars, and it ships native Apple Silicon, Intel, and universal installers directly — no App Store or Setapp listing. No built-in torrent search, unlike Folx.
- Price
- Free
- License
- Open source
- Requires
- macOS 10.14 or higher, per the developer’s download page.
- Get it via
- Direct · Homebrew
- Developer
- agalwood (open source)
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What it does
Multi-protocol downloads
HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, and magnet links in one interface, per the developer.
Plugin system
Extend the app with plugins for naming, link resolution, and more.
Browser extension
Send browser downloads directly to Motrix via Chrome, Edge, or Firefox extensions.
Apple Silicon, Intel, and universal builds
All three .dmg options are offered directly from the download page.
The deal
- Free, open source — no paid tier
Motrix — questions people ask
Is Motrix free?
Yes — fully free and open source, with 55K+ GitHub stars.
Does Motrix support Apple Silicon?
Yes — dedicated Apple Silicon, Intel, and universal .dmg builds are all offered directly.
Is Motrix free?
Yes — Motrix is free.
Does Motrix work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Motrix lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Motrix?
Motrix is available via Direct, Homebrew.
Is Motrix open source?
Yes — Motrix is open source.
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Listing hand-verified September 18, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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