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TorrServer

Ch 027.8of 33 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  4. 4Magnet linksYes
  5. 5Web interfaceYes
  6. 6Remote controlYes
  7. 7DHT supportYes
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Overview

TorrServer is ranked #2 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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TorrServer Free Self-hosted torrent streaming server · GPL-3.0 licensed github.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSgithub.com
Magnet links
Yesgithub.com
Web interface
Yesgithub.com
Remote control
Yesgithub.com
DHT support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
TorrServer streams torrent content over HTTP without requiring users to download the full file first.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Caching
It caches torrent data and allows the cache size to be adjusted to system parameters and internet connection speed.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Search integrations
Torznab search supports Jackett, Prowlarr, and similar indexer managers.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Media features
Optional features include a DLNA server and GStreamer HLS remuxing and transcoding in designated builds.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
API and MCP
TorrServer provides a REST API and a native MCP endpoint that compatible clients can use to manage torrents and obtain playback URLs.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Player integrations
The project says playback URLs can be used with VLC, mpv, or a browser, and documents Smart TV use through Media Station X.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Deployment
The project documents standalone installs, Docker, and Docker Compose deployment.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Security controls
Documented options include HTTP Basic authentication, HTTPS with user-supplied or generated certificates, and read-only database mode.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Security caveat
The README warns that when HTTP media is enabled, stream URLs and Basic authentication credentials travel unencrypted, and says to use it only on a trusted network.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
iOS limits
The iOS XCFramework requires iOS 18.0 or later; FUSE and GStreamer are unavailable on iOS, and background playback is the host app’s responsibility.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.github.com · 7 Oct 2026

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