BitComet

B tier on Download Manager SoftwareScore 7.3 · #5 of 57

Android app: Yes
Free plan: Yes
Runs on: Android, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows

bitcomet.com

Summary

BitComet is a free download client for BitTorrent, HTTP, and FTP, designed to handle many downloads at once. It supports Magnet Links, HTTP Seeding, DHT, and UDP tracker Protocol v2, and can draw on HTTP, FTP, and eMule sources during BitTorrent downloads. Its Long-Term Seeding feature searches for more seeds when a download is stuck near completion. For video files, BitComet can prioritize the beginning and end of a file so it can be previewed before the download finishes. Download controls include global and per-task speed limits, bandwidth scheduling, and automatic shutdown. The client also supports DHT without a tracker and UPnP router port mapping. A cloud service lets the BitComet Mobile app connect to the desktop edition through a firewall or NAT, using end-to-end encryption. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with Docker images for GUI and WebUI. The free license is for private, personal, non-commercial use.

Who it is for

BitComet suits people managing multiple simultaneous downloads across BitTorrent, HTTP, and FTP. Its free license is restricted to private, personal, non-commercial use.

What is good

Supports Magnet Links and DHT
Can preview video during download
Offers global and per-task speed limits
Remote access uses end-to-end encryption
Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android

What to know first

Free license is limited to non-commercial use
Some listed systems are available as Docker images

Verdict

BitComet brings several download protocols together with scheduling, speed controls, and video preview. Check the personal-use restriction if you plan to use it for commercial purposes.

BitComet plans and pricing

All plans

BitComet Free free of charge · private personal use only · non-commercial purposes only bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on download manager software

Free plan: Yesbitcomet.com
Remote control: Yesbitcomet.com

Facts

Product type: BitComet is a free BitTorrent download client and a BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Protocol support: It supports Magnet Link, HTTP Seeding, DHT network and UDP tracker Protocol v2.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Long-term seeding: Long-Term Seeding Technology finds more seeds to help finish downloads stuck at 99%.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Disk caching: Intelligent Disk Caching uses memory to reduce hard-drive read and write frequency.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Video preview: BitComet can preview video files while they are downloading by prioritizing the file header and tail.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Cross-protocol downloading: Cross Protocol Downloading can use HTTP, FTP and eMule download sources during BitTorrent downloads.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Network features: The client supports DHT without a tracker, Windows ICF and ICS configuration, and UPnP router port mapping.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Download control: It provides global and per-task upload and download speed limits, bandwidth scheduling and automatic shutdown.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Remote access security: The cloud service lets the BitComet Mobile app connect to the desktop edition behind NAT or a firewall with end-to-end encryption.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Privacy statement: The license says data exchanged with trackers and other users is anonymous, contains no personal information, and BitComet does not collect or reveal user privacy.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Supported systems: The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android support, plus Docker container images for GUI and WebUI.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Language support: The download page lists support for 53 languages.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support channels: BitComet provides a help wiki, support forum and email contact.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026
Intended use: BitComet is designed for multiple simultaneous downloads and can run many tasks simultaneously.wiki.bitcomet.com · 1 Oct 2026