Transmission
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, web interface, headless server/embedded systems
- 4Magnet linksYes
- 5Selective downloadYes
- 6Web interfaceYes
- 7Remote controlYes
- 8DHT supportYes
Overview
Transmission is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with a web interface and a headless daemon for servers and routers. Listed features include magnet links, selective downloads, watch directories, tracker editing, speed limits, DHT, and bad-peer blocklists. The web UI supports remote control, and the official add-ons page lists third-party remote controls and other tools. Transmission describes itself as having a low memory and resource footprint, suitable for home NAS and media servers. The project says it does not bundle ads or toolbars, hold features for a paid version, or track users. Its macOS build is native for Apple Silicon and requires macOS 11.0 or later. The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later; legacy Qt5 builds require Windows 7 or later. The volunteer-based project links to a bug tracker, developer discussions, and a community forum, though its documentation is currently out of date. SHA-256 hashes are published for macOS, Windows, and Linux release files.
Who it is for
Transmission suits users who want a free torrent client on desktop systems, or a web-controlled daemon for a server or router. Its listed add-ons may also interest people seeking third-party remote controls.
What is good
- Free, open-source client with no ads or tracking.
- Supports magnet links, selective downloads, and DHT.
- Web UI and headless daemon support remote control.
- SHA-256 hashes are published for release files.
What to know first
- macOS build requires macOS 11.0 or later.
- Current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later.
- Project documentation is currently out of date.
Verdict
Transmission covers desktop, web-control, and headless server use without a paid edition. Check the operating-system requirements and expect documentation that may need updating.
Transmission plans and pricing
All plansCompared on peer-to-peer file sharing software
- Free plan
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- Supported platforms
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- Magnet links
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- Selective download
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- Web interface
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- Remote control
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- DHT support
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Facts
- Purpose
- Transmission is a fast, easy and free BitTorrent client.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Operating systems
- The official site lists macOS, Windows and Linux.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS support
- The macOS build is Apple Silicon native and requires macOS 11.0 or later.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows support
- The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later, with legacy Qt5 builds requiring Windows 7 or later.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Web control
- The project includes a web UI for remotely controlling Transmission.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Server use
- A headless daemon is available for servers and routers.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Resource use
- Transmission describes itself as having one of the lowest memory and resource footprints among major BitTorrent clients and as suitable for home NAS and media servers.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Features
- The site lists watch directories, bad-peer blocklists, a web interface, full peer communications, tracker editing and speed limits.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Transmission says it does not bundle toolbars or ads, hold features back for a payware version, or track users.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Project model
- Transmission is an open-source, volunteer-based project.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Add-ons
- The official add-ons page lists third-party browser remote controls, standalone remote controls, Android and iOS remote controls, Telegram controls, RSS tools, browser add-ons and remote-control libraries.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project links to a bug tracker, developer discussions and a community forum.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Documentation
- The repository says Transmission documentation is currently out of date and asks volunteers to help update it.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Integrity checks
- The download page publishes SHA-256 hashes for the macOS, Windows and Linux release files.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows signing
- The download page says Windows MSI packages receive free code signing from SignPath.io with a certificate from SignPath Foundation.transmissionbt.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Initial release
- Transmission's initial release was 15 September 2005.en.wikipedia.org · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- transmissionbt.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
- transmissionbt.com/download· checked 30 Sept 2026
- github.com/transmission/transmission· checked 30 Sept 2026
- transmissionbt.com/addons· checked 30 Sept 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_(BitTorrent_client)· checked 30 Sept 2026