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libtorrent vs rTorrent

A side-by-side look at libtorrent and rTorrent. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

libtorrent

libtorrent

File Sharing

libtorrent is an open-source C++ library that implements the BitTorrent protocol. It is used to create BitTorrent clients and comes with many features like encryption, DHT, peer exchange, UPnP and NAT-PMP port forwarding, web seeds, and more.

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rTorrent

rTorrent

File Sharing

rTorrent is a popular, open-source torrent client for Linux that uses very little system resources. It has a simple interface and efficient download management tools.

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