Transmission

7.5easy start · #2 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 Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Transmission is ranked #2 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Transmission plans and pricing

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Free Free all features included · no ads · no tracking transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web interface, headless server/embedded systems
Magnet links: Yes
Selective download: Yes
Web interface: Yes
Remote control: Yes
DHT support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Transmission is a fast, easy and free BitTorrent client.
Operating systems: The official site lists macOS, Windows and Linux.
macOS support: The macOS build is Apple Silicon native and requires macOS 11.0 or later.
Windows support: The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later, with legacy Qt5 builds requiring Windows 7 or later.
Web control: The project includes a web UI for remotely controlling Transmission.
Server use: A headless daemon is available for servers and routers.
Resource use: Transmission describes itself as having one of the lowest memory and resource footprints among major BitTorrent clients and as suitable for home NAS and media servers.
Features: The site lists watch directories, bad-peer blocklists, a web interface, full peer communications, tracker editing and speed limits.
Privacy: Transmission says it does not bundle toolbars or ads, hold features back for a payware version, or track users.
Project model: Transmission is an open-source, volunteer-based project.
Add-ons: The official add-ons page lists third-party browser remote controls, standalone remote controls, Android and iOS remote controls, Telegram controls, RSS tools, browser add-ons and remote-control libraries.
Support: The project links to a bug tracker, developer discussions and a community forum.
Documentation: The repository says Transmission documentation is currently out of date and asks volunteers to help update it.
Integrity checks: The download page publishes SHA-256 hashes for the macOS, Windows and Linux release files.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software in 2026#2 of 33

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Sources

transmissionbt.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
transmissionbt.com/download· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/transmission/transmission· checked 30 Sept 2026
transmissionbt.com/addons· checked 30 Sept 2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_(BitTorrent_client)· checked 30 Sept 2026