Kitsmith / Utilities / qBittorrent
A free, open-source torrent client built as an ad-free µTorrent alternative, with a built-in search engine.
Our 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.
- Price
- Free
- License
- Open source
- Version
- v5.2.3 (latest stable, per the project site).
- Requires
- Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD); specific minimum macOS version not published on the project site.
- Get it via
- Direct
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What it does
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.
The deal
- Free, open source (GNU GPL, per the project site) — no paid tier
qBittorrent — questions people ask
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.
Is qBittorrent free?
Yes — qBittorrent is free.
Does qBittorrent work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — qBittorrent lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download qBittorrent?
qBittorrent is available via Direct.
Is qBittorrent open source?
Yes — qBittorrent 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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