What is the best BitTorrent client?

Posted on Saturday, October 17 2009 @ 9:21 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

ExtremeTech compared someBitTorrent clients. Their pick is uTorrent 1.8.4, a client a can definitely recommend. It's easy to use and has a small footprint.

Still with us? With that—and no snickering in the back, thank you—here's our look at the three most popular BitTorrent client apps. BitTorrent's own mainline client, BitTorrent 6.2 is now a virtual clone of the lightweight, fast uTorrent 1.8.4—which is still available separately, and is still our overall top pick. (BitTorrent acquired uTorrent in 2006.) Vuze 4.2 includes plenty of nifty video-based features, but also offers a somewhat inconsistent torrent experience; experienced file sharers need not apply.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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