# qBittorrent

A free, open-source torrent client built as an ad-free µTorrent alternative, with a built-in search engine.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://www.qbittorrent.org/
- **Available via:** Direct
- **Requirements:** Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD); specific minimum macOS version not published on the project site.
- **Version checked:** v5.2.3 (latest stable, per the project site).
- **Maker:** The qBittorrent Project (open source community project)

## Kitsmith's take

The open-source purist’s pick: qBittorrent positions itself explicitly as an ad-free alternative to µTorrent, with a built-in, extensible torrent search across multiple sites, RSS-based auto-downloading with filters, and a full web UI for remote control. Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD) and entirely free — the project funds itself through donations rather than a paid tier.

## Features

- **Built-in torrent search:** Searches multiple torrent sites simultaneously from inside the app, with category-specific filters.
- **No ads:** The project states plainly that it carries no ads and no bundled toolbars.
- **RSS auto-download:** RSS feed support with advanced filters, including regex, for automatic downloads.
- **Full web UI:** Remote control through a browser-based interface nearly identical to the desktop app.

## FAQ

**Is qBittorrent free?**

Yes — free and open source, funded by donations rather than a paid tier.

**Does qBittorrent run on Mac?**

Yes — macOS is one of its supported platforms alongside Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD, per the project site.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/qbittorrent/