torrent

The premium Open Source alternative to uTorrent

🎯 Best for:Developers building custom file-sharing tools or decentralized data distribution systems.
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What is torrent?

An open-source alternative to libtorrent and uTorrent for P2P file distribution. It provides a full-featured BitTorrent implementation as a Go package, enabling developers to embed torrenting capabilities into custom apps.

Tech Stack
GoFile Mgmt & Sharing

Why torrent?

  • Pure Go implementation
  • Supports Magnet links and DHT
  • Extremely lightweight

Limitations

  • No default GUI
  • Requires Go knowledge for customization
  • Limited documentation for advanced features
3/4/2026
Last Update
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Forks
63
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MPL-2.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on uTorrent)
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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