BiglyBT
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VisitBiglyBT vs rTorrent
What both publish
| Fact | BiglyBT | rTorrent |
|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth controls | Bandwidth limits can be applied globally, per download, tag, peer group, network or peer, with scheduling available. | The client offers upload and download throttles, which the user guide says apply globally rather than per torrent. |
| License | The Android listing identifies the source as GPL licensed, and the published terms reproduce GNU GPL conditions. | The repository README identifies the project license as GNU GPL. |
| Product | BiglyBT is an open source, ad-free BitTorrent client, and its installer contains no third-party offers. | rTorrent is a ncurses-based command-line BitTorrent client described as designed for high performance. |
| Remote control | The Android app can remotely control BiglyBT and compatible Transmission RPC clients. | Version 0.9.7 and later includes a daemon mode that disables the user interface and is controlled via XMLRPC. |
| Support | The site directs general discussion to Reddit and bug reports or enhancement requests to GitHub Issues. | The official site directs users to the project wiki to learn how to use rTorrent. |
BiglyBT plans
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rTorrent plans
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Pick BiglyBT if…
BiglyBT suits people looking for an ad-free BitTorrent client with bandwidth controls, discovery tools, and network privacy options. Its media features and Android remote-control support may also suit users who want those capabilities alongside downloading.
Pick rTorrent if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.