Vuze
Vuze is a BitTorrent client for transferring files between peers and assembling received pieces into complete downloads.
What Vuze is
Vuze is a BitTorrent client for transferring files between peers and assembling received pieces into complete downloads. A download can draw pieces from multiple computers, and magnet links can start downloads without first obtaining a .torrent file. Vuze lists Windows, macOS, and Linux support, along with selective download, a web interface, remote control, DHT support, and VPN binding. The free edition includes one trial DVD burn and Play Later, with ads and offers. Vuze Plus costs $3.99 a month and lists unlimited DVD burns, Play Sooner, and no ads. Download speed depends on uploads available from peers and seeders; a small swarm may not have peers holding missing pieces. Vuze directs users to its FAQ/wiki, community forums, and Plus Support. The company says users should not download, burn, or share copyright-infringing material. Direct Vuze Plus purchases from Azureus Software, Inc. may be refunded when requested within 30 days.
Good
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Magnet links can start downloads without .torrent files
- Lists selective download, web interface, and remote control
- Plus includes unlimited DVD burns and no ads
Watch out
- Free edition has ads and offers
- Free edition includes only one trial DVD burn
- Download speed depends on available peer uploads
- A small swarm may lack peers with missing pieces
Who it suits
Vuze may suit desktop users who want a BitTorrent client on Windows, macOS, or Linux, including those who use magnet links or selective downloads. Its Plus plan is for users seeking the listed DVD-burning and ad-free features.
Verdict
Vuze offers peer-to-peer downloads with magnet-link support and a free edition. The paid Plus plan adds unlimited DVD burns and removes ads, while actual download speed depends on the available swarm.
Plans and prices
From Vuze's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Vuze Free | Free | 1 trial DVD burn · Play Later · ads and offers |
| Vuze Plus | $3.99 a month | Unlimited DVD burns · Play Sooner · no ads |
The facts
Each one read from Vuze's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Copyright policy
- Vuze says not to download, burn, or share content that infringes copyrights.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Download speed dependency
- Vuze support says download speed depends on available seed and peer uploads, and a small swarm may have no peers with missing pieces.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Magnet links
- Magnet links can be pasted into messages and used to download without first downloading a .torrent file.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Open source contributions
- Vuze says it has contributed innovations involving DHT, encryption, Vivaldi peer selection, FriendBoost, and Reverse Subscriptions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Peer-to-peer transfers
- Vuze uses BitTorrent peer-to-peer technology, where a download can receive file pieces from multiple computers.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Plus features
- Vuze Plus advertises playable DVD burning, Play Now video streaming, and no ads.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Vuze is a BitTorrent client that transfers file pieces between peers and assembles them into complete downloads.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- The Vuze site identifies Azureus Software, Inc. as the company supporting Vuze Plus and holds its copyright.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- The maker says Vuze Plus purchases made directly from Azureus Software, Inc. can be refunded if requested within 30 days.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support channels
- Vuze directs users to its FAQ/wiki, community forums, and Vuze Plus Support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Supported desktop systems
- Vuze lists Windows, Mac, and Linux as supported operating systems.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Free edition limits
- The comparison page lists one trial DVD burn and Play Later for Vuze Free.checked 4 Oct 2026
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