Deluge
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
Summary
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.
Who it is for
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.
What is 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.
What to know first
- No official macOS installer package is currently available.
- Windows installer is listed for Windows 7, 8, and 10.
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.
Deluge plans and pricing
All plansCompared on peer-to-peer file sharing software
- Free plan
- Yesdeluge-torrent.org
- Supported platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, APIdeluge-torrent.org
- Magnet links
- Yesdeluge-torrent.org
- Selective download
- Yesdeluge-torrent.org
- Web interface
- Yesdeluge-torrent.org
- Remote control
- Yesdeluge-torrent.org
- DHT support
- Yesdeluge-torrent.org
Facts
- Purpose
- Deluge is a BitTorrent client built around a daemon/client model.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Protocol engine
- Deluge uses libtorrent to handle the BitTorrent protocol.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- User interfaces
- The project lists GTK, Web, and Console user interfaces.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Remote use
- A thin client can connect to a Deluge daemon running on another computer.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Web UI encryption
- The Web UI supports SSL, which can be enabled in its configuration or with the --ssl option.deluge.readthedocs.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Open source
- The project describes Deluge as a BitTorrent client and publishes its source repository on GitHub.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Linux availability
- Installation instructions list packages or install commands for Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, and Flatpak.deluge.readthedocs.io · 30 Sept 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.deluge.readthedocs.io · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS limitation
- The installation page says no official macOS installer package is currently available and points to community installation options.deluge.readthedocs.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Developer installation
- Deluge can be installed from PyPI with pip, including an option to install all optional dependencies.deluge.readthedocs.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Support channels
- The repository lists a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel, and Discord as contact resources.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Web UI access
- The repository README gives localhost:8112 as the Web UI address and lists deluge as its default password.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- github.com/deluge-torrent/deluge· checked 30 Sept 2026
- deluge.readthedocs.io/en/latest/reference/web.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- deluge.readthedocs.io/en/latest/intro/01-install.html· checked 30 Sept 2026