KTorrent

5.8easy start · #29 of 33
in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentednot on record
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Linux.

KTorrent is ranked #29 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

KTorrent plans and pricing

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KTorrent Free No price or usage limits stated; torrents run simultaneously; global and per-torrent speed limits apps.kde.org · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Linux
Magnet links: Yes
Selective download: Yes
DHT support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: KTorrent is a KDE BitTorrent application for downloading files using the BitTorrent protocol.
Concurrent torrents: The client can run multiple torrents at the same time.
Queue and speed controls: Features include torrent queuing and global or per-torrent speed limits.
File selection: For multi-file torrents, users can prioritize files and download selected files selectively.
Preview and import: KTorrent includes audio and video previews for certain file types and can import partially or fully downloaded files.
Peer and tracker support: It supports UDP trackers, private trackers and torrents, µTorrent peer exchange, tracker authentication, and peer kick or ban controls.
Network features: It supports protocol encryption, DHT, trackerless torrent creation, UPnP port forwarding, webseeds, and proxy connections.
Plugins: KTorrent has additional plugins beyond its built-in functionality.
Platform and installation: KDE lists Linux as the install platform and points users to AppStream stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub.
License: The KDE application page identifies KTorrent's license as GPL-2.0+.
Support: The KDE page links to the KTorrent Handbook and KDE Community Forum for help and provides a bug-report link.
Privacy information: KDE's applications privacy policy describes information handling for KDE software and related services; the KTorrent page does not state product-specific data collection details.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software in 2026#29 of 33

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Sources

apps.kde.org/ktorrent/· checked 9 Oct 2026
kde.org/privacypolicy-apps/· checked 9 Oct 2026