BiglyBT

7.3easy start · #6 of 33
in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows.

BiglyBT is ranked #6 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free software Free Free software product biglybt.com · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Magnet links: Yes
Selective download: Yes
Web interface: Yes
Remote control: Yes
DHT support: Yes
VPN binding: Yes

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The record

Product: BiglyBT is an open source, ad-free BitTorrent client, and its installer contains no third-party offers.
Migration: Migration tools can carry over settings, downloads, and plugins from several popular BitTorrent clients.
Swarm merging: Swarm Merging can complete torrents missing available bits and speed up downloading.
Bandwidth controls: Rate limits can be set globally, by download, tag, peer set, network, or peer, and scheduled by time.
Discovery: Features include meta-search with custom site templates, Swarm Discoveries, tag discovery, and RSS subscriptions.
Privacy and network options: Features include I2P support for anonymous downloading, VPN detection, and the ability to proxy search results, subscriptions, and internal browser connections through Tor.
Media: BiglyBT offers media playback and conversion, plus UPnP Media Server and DLNA support.
Integrations: The plugin list includes iTunes integration, a web remote, media server, VPN helpers, and XML over HTTP remote control.
Android privacy: The Android app privacy policy says startup telemetry includes app and device details and client type, and that no torrent, subscription, or search activity is sent in that telemetry.
Supported systems: The download page lists Windows 7 or higher, macOS 10.12 or higher, Linux/BSD and other Unix downloads, and an Android app for phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and Android TVs.
Support: The site directs general discussion to Reddit and bug reports or enhancement requests to GitHub Issues.
Plugin limitation: The plugin directory warns that its latest plugin downloads may be beta versions incompatible with the latest BiglyBT release.
Founded: 2003
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software in 2026#6 of 33

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