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Transmission

Transmission is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a web interface and a headless daemon for servers and routers.

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#16 of 36
Score
6.4
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What Transmission is

Transmission is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a web interface and a headless daemon for servers and routers. Its features include magnet links, selective downloads, watch directories, tracker editing, speed limits, DHT, and bad-peer blocklists. The web UI supports remote control, and the project also lists third-party remote-control tools and other add-ons. Transmission says it uses little memory and few system resources, making it suitable for home NAS and media servers. It does not include ads or toolbars, reserve features for a paid edition, or track users. The macOS version supports Apple Silicon and requires macOS 11.0 or later. The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later; legacy Qt5 builds require Windows 7 or later. The project is volunteer-based and links to community support, though its documentation is currently out of date. SHA-256 hashes are published for macOS, Windows, and Linux downloads.

Good

  • Free plan includes all features, with no ads or tracking.
  • Supports magnet links and selective downloads.
  • Web interface and remote control are available.
  • Headless daemon supports servers and routers.
  • SHA-256 hashes are published for release files.

Watch out

  • Current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later.
  • macOS build requires macOS 11.0 or later.
  • Project documentation is currently out of date.

Who it suits

Transmission suits people who want a free BitTorrent client with remote-control options, or need a headless client for a server, router, or home media setup.

Verdict

Transmission combines torrent-management features with web-based remote control and a headless option for servers. Check the listed operating-system requirements, particularly if you need an older Windows or macOS release.

Plans and prices

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

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeall features included · no ads · no tracking

The facts

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

What it does

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.checked 30 Sep 2026
Documentation
The repository says Transmission documentation is currently out of date and asks volunteers to help update it.checked 30 Sep 2026
Features
The site lists watch directories, bad-peer blocklists, a web interface, full peer communications, tracker editing and speed limits.checked 30 Sep 2026
Initial release
Transmission's initial release was 15 September 2005.checked 30 Sep 2026
Integrity checks
The download page publishes SHA-256 hashes for the macOS, Windows and Linux release files.checked 30 Sep 2026
Operating systems
The official site lists macOS, Windows and Linux.checked 30 Sep 2026
Privacy
Transmission says it does not bundle toolbars or ads, hold features back for a payware version, or track users.checked 30 Sep 2026
Project model
Transmission is an open-source, volunteer-based project.checked 30 Sep 2026
Purpose
Transmission is a fast, easy and free BitTorrent client.checked 30 Sep 2026
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.checked 30 Sep 2026
Server use
A headless daemon is available for servers and routers.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support
The project links to a bug tracker, developer discussions and a community forum.checked 30 Sep 2026
Web control
The project includes a web UI for remotely controlling Transmission.checked 30 Sep 2026

Where it runs

macOS support
The macOS build is Apple Silicon native and requires macOS 11.0 or later.checked 30 Sep 2026
Windows signing
The download page says Windows MSI packages receive free code signing from SignPath.io with a certificate from SignPath Foundation.checked 30 Sep 2026
Windows support
The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later, with legacy Qt5 builds requiring Windows 7 or later.checked 30 Sep 2026

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