Deluge
What it is
Deluge is a free, open-source BitTorrent client built around a daemon and client model. It uses libtorrent for the BitTorrent protocol and provides GTK, Web, and Console interfaces. A thin client can connect to a daemon running on another computer, enabling remote control. The Web interface runs on a Twisted web server and supports SSL through configuration or the --ssl option. Deluge’s README lists localhost:8112 as the local Web UI address and deluge as its default password. Installation guidance covers Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, and Flatpak, while a Windows installer is linked for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, 8, and 10. The project says no official macOS installer package is currently available, though community installation options are provided. Listed features include magnet links, selective download, DHT support, and remote control.
For and against
For
- Free plan with no charge stated
- GTK, Web, and Console interfaces
- Remote daemon control
- SSL support for the Web UI
- Magnet links and selective download
Against
- No official macOS installer package
- Default Web UI password is listed
- Windows installer covers versions 7, 8, and 10
The verdict
Deluge offers multiple interfaces and daemon-based remote use without a paid tier. macOS users must rely on community installation options because the project lists no official installer package.
Who it suits
Deluge suits users seeking a no-cost BitTorrent client with web, desktop, console, and remote-control options. It also fits people comfortable installing through Linux packages, Flatpak, or community macOS methods.
Plans and prices
Deluge
No charge stated · no paid tiers listed
Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Developer installation
- Deluge can be installed from PyPI with pip, including an option to install all optional dependencies.deluge.readthedocs.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Linux availability
- Installation instructions list packages or install commands for Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, and Flatpak.deluge.readthedocs.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- macOS limitation
- The installation page says no official macOS installer package is currently available and points to community installation options.deluge.readthedocs.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Open source
- The project describes Deluge as a BitTorrent client and publishes its source repository on GitHub.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Protocol engine
- Deluge uses libtorrent to handle the BitTorrent protocol.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Deluge is a BitTorrent client built around a daemon/client model.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Remote use
- A thin client can connect to a Deluge daemon running on another computer.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support channels
- The repository lists a user guide, forum, Libera.Chat channel, and Discord as contact resources.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- User interfaces
- The project lists GTK, Web, and Console user interfaces.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Web interface
- The Web UI is built with ExtJS and runs on a Twisted web server.deluge.readthedocs.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Web UI access
- The repository README gives localhost:8112 as the Web UI address and lists deluge as its default password.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Web UI encryption
- The Web UI supports SSL, which can be enabled in its configuration or with the --ssl option.deluge.readthedocs.io · read 30 Sep 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 · read 30 Sep 2026
