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Transmission
What it is
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. Users can control the client remotely through its web UI; third-party add-ons include remote controls and RSS tools. Transmission describes itself as using little memory and few system resources, and says it is suitable for home NAS and media servers. The project says it does not bundle toolbars or ads, reserve features for a paid version, or track users. The macOS build is native for Apple Silicon and requires macOS 11.0 or later. The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later, while legacy Qt5 builds require Windows 7 or later. SHA-256 hashes are published for release files. The project is volunteer-based and links to a bug tracker, developer discussions, and a community forum; its documentation is currently out of date.
For and against
For
- Free, open-source project with no ads or tracking
- Supports magnet links and selective downloads
- Web interface enables remote control
- Headless daemon is available for servers and routers
Against
- Current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later
- macOS build requires macOS 11.0 or later
- Project documentation is currently out of date
The verdict
Transmission includes torrent management features, remote control, and server options across its listed operating systems. Check the platform requirements and note that the project says its documentation needs updating.
Who it suits
Transmission may suit people who want a free BitTorrent client for desktop systems, a home NAS, or a media server. Its web interface and headless daemon also suit users who need remote control or server use.
Plans and prices
Free
all features included · no ads · no tracking
Read 30 Sep 2026 · transmissionbt.com
On the record
- 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 · read 30 Sep 2026
- Documentation
- The repository says Transmission documentation is currently out of date and asks volunteers to help update it.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Features
- The site lists watch directories, bad-peer blocklists, a web interface, full peer communications, tracker editing and speed limits.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Initial release
- Transmission's initial release was 15 September 2005.en.wikipedia.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrity checks
- The download page publishes SHA-256 hashes for the macOS, Windows and Linux release files.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- macOS support
- The macOS build is Apple Silicon native and requires macOS 11.0 or later.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The official site lists macOS, Windows and Linux.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Transmission says it does not bundle toolbars or ads, hold features back for a payware version, or track users.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Project model
- Transmission is an open-source, volunteer-based project.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Transmission is a fast, easy and free BitTorrent client.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 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 · read 30 Sep 2026
- Server use
- A headless daemon is available for servers and routers.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project links to a bug tracker, developer discussions and a community forum.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Web control
- The project includes a web UI for remotely controlling Transmission.github.com · read 30 Sep 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 · read 30 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- The current Windows build requires Windows 10 or later, with legacy Qt5 builds requiring Windows 7 or later.transmissionbt.com · read 30 Sep 2026
