Deluge

Files & storage

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Deluge?

Deluge is a BitTorrent application with desktop and client-server workflows for managing peer-to-peer transfers. It includes client-server operation, per-torrent limits, and peer discovery. It is aimed at users controlling torrents locally or through a separate daemon.

Client-server operation

Per-torrent limits

Peer discovery

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users controlling torrents locally or through a separate daemon

Before you choose

Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration. Content availability depends on the participating peer network.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings client-server operation and per-torrent limits into the same workflow.

Configure the client or daemon, select the download destination, and verify bandwidth and authentication settings before running unattended transfers.

What to keep in mind

Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration.

Content availability depends on the participating peer network.

How to use it well

Deluge fits users controlling torrents locally or through a separate daemon. Configure the client or daemon, select the download destination, and verify bandwidth and authentication settings before running unattended transfers.

Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration. Content availability depends on the participating peer network. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Deluge free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration.

Can I use Deluge for client-server operation?

Yes. Deluge includes client-server operation. Configure the client or daemon, select the download destination, and verify bandwidth and authentication settings before running unattended transfers.

Does remote daemon access need authentication and network setup?

Remote daemon access requires explicit authentication and network configuration.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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