Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
- 4Magnet linksYes
- 5Selective downloadYes
- 6DHT supportYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: frostwire.com
Overview
FrostWire is ranked #13 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
FrostWire plans and pricing
All plansCompared on peer-to-peer file sharing software
- Free plan
- Yesfrostwire.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Androidfrostwire.com
- Magnet links
- Yesfrostwire.com
- Selective download
- Yesfrostwire.com
- DHT support
- Yesfrostwire.com
Facts
- Product
- FrostWire is a BitTorrent client, video downloader, and media player.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Search
- Its in-app search connects to torrent search engines and cloud sources, including YouTube, SoundCloud, and Archive.org.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Preview and playback
- Users can preview cloud files and play BitTorrent media before downloads finish.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Selective downloads
- Users can choose an individual file from a torrent or download the entire package.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Media library
- The media library organizes downloads and supports audio and video playback, playlists, and internet radio stations.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Content distribution
- FrostWire uses the BitTorrent P2P network to let people share their content without paying for centralized hosting bandwidth.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- FrostWire describes itself as an open-source project and links to its source code for forking and hacking.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Developer tools
- FrostWire publishes Telluride, a command-line video downloader, and jlibtorrent Java bindings with Maven setup instructions.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimums include Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 11.5.2 or later, Linux 64-bit, or Android 8.0 or later, 256 MB RAM, and an active internet connection.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Download versions
- The downloads page lists FrostWire 7.0.4 build 331 for desktop and 3.2.0 build 776 for Android.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Copyright policy
- FrostWire says users must agree not to use the software for copyright infringement and condemns copyright infringement.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- FrostWire says content creators including musicians, filmmakers, writers, software developers, and game developers can use it to distribute their work.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support resources
- The site links to a support FAQ and a YouTube channel with tutorials.frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2004frostwire.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- frostwire.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
- frostwire.com/about· checked 4 Oct 2026
- frostwire.com/downloads· checked 4 Oct 2026
- frostwire.com/legal· checked 4 Oct 2026