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Deluge

Deluge is a free BitTorrent client that separates its daemon from the interfaces used to control it.

Place
#17 of 36
Score
6.3
Deluge's website

What Deluge is

Deluge is a free BitTorrent client that separates its daemon from the interfaces used to control it. It uses libtorrent for the protocol and offers GTK, Web, and Console interfaces. A thin client can connect to a daemon on another computer, and the Web UI runs on a Twisted web server with SSL support. The project gives localhost:8112 as the local Web UI address and lists deluge as its default password. Installation guidance covers packages or commands for several Linux distributions and Flatpak, while a Windows installer is linked for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows 7, 8, and 10. The project says it has no official macOS installer package at present, though it points to community installation options. Deluge is open source, and its source repository is on GitHub. Listed features include magnet links, selective download, remote control, and DHT support. Support resources include a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel, and Discord.

Good

  • Offers GTK, Web, and Console interfaces.
  • Thin clients can connect to a remote daemon.
  • Web UI supports SSL.
  • Lists magnet links, selective download, remote control, and DHT.
  • Free and open source.

Watch out

  • No official macOS installer package is currently available.
  • Windows installer is listed for Windows 7, 8, and 10.

Who it suits

Deluge suits users who want a free BitTorrent client with GTK, web, or console controls. Its daemon/client design can also suit people who want to connect to a client from another computer.

Verdict

Deluge offers several ways to control a BitTorrent daemon, including a web interface and a thin client for remote use. macOS users should note that the project points to community installation options rather than an official installer.

Plans and prices

From Deluge's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
DelugeFreeNo charge stated · no paid tiers listed

The facts

Each one read from Deluge's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Developer installation
Deluge can be installed from PyPI with pip, including an option to install all optional dependencies.checked 30 Sep 2026
Open source
The project describes Deluge as a BitTorrent client and publishes its source repository on GitHub.checked 30 Sep 2026
Protocol engine
Deluge uses libtorrent to handle the BitTorrent protocol.checked 30 Sep 2026
Purpose
Deluge is a BitTorrent client built around a daemon/client model.checked 30 Sep 2026
Remote use
A thin client can connect to a Deluge daemon running on another computer.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support channels
The repository lists a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel, and Discord as contact resources.checked 30 Sep 2026
User interfaces
The project lists GTK, Web, and Console user interfaces.checked 30 Sep 2026
Web interface
The Web UI is built with ExtJS and runs on a Twisted web server.checked 30 Sep 2026
Web UI access
The repository README gives localhost:8112 as the Web UI address and lists deluge as its default password.checked 30 Sep 2026
Web UI encryption
The Web UI supports SSL, which can be enabled in its configuration or with the --ssl option.checked 30 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Linux availability
Installation instructions list packages or install commands for Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, and Flatpak.checked 30 Sep 2026
macOS limitation
The installation page says no official macOS installer package is currently available and points to community installation options.checked 30 Sep 2026
Windows availability
The installation page links a Windows installer and states availability for Windows 7, 8, and 10 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.checked 30 Sep 2026

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