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Deluge

Ch 087.5of 33 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, API
  4. 4Magnet linksYes
  5. 5Selective downloadYes
  6. 6Web interfaceYes
  7. 7Remote controlYes
  8. 8DHT supportYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: deluge-torrent.org, github.com
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Overview

Deluge is a free BitTorrent client that separates its daemon from the interfaces used to control it. It uses libtorrent for the BitTorrent protocol and offers GTK, Web, and Console interfaces. A thin client can connect to a daemon running on another computer, while the Web UI runs on a Twisted web server and supports SSL. The project lists magnet links, selective download, remote control, and DHT support. Installation guidance includes packages or commands for Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, and Flatpak; a Windows installer is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, 8, and 10. Deluge has no official macOS installer package listed, though the project points to community installation options. Developers can install it from PyPI, including with optional dependencies. Deluge is open source, and its source repository is on GitHub. Listed support resources include a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel, and Discord. The Web UI address listed for local access is localhost:8112, and the default password is deluge.

Who it is for

Deluge suits users who want a free BitTorrent client with multiple interfaces or a daemon they can control remotely. It also offers installation paths for several Linux distributions and Windows.

What is good

  • GTK, Web, and Console interfaces are listed.
  • Thin clients can connect to a daemon on another computer.
  • Magnet links, selective download, remote control, and DHT support.
  • Source repository is published on GitHub.

What to know first

  • No official macOS installer package is available.
  • Windows installer availability lists Windows 7, 8, and 10.
  • The Web UI lists deluge as its default password.

Verdict

Deluge provides interface choices and remote control around a libtorrent-based daemon. macOS users must look to community installation options rather than an official installer.

Deluge plans and pricing

All plans
Deluge Free No charge stated · no paid tiers listed github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared 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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