webtorrent
The premium Open Source alternative to BitTorrent
🎯 Best for:Building decentralized video platforms or file-sharing web apps.
What is webtorrent?
A browser-based alternative to BitTorrent that requires no native installation. Uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer transport, allowing users to stream media directly from the web.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptFile Mgmt & Sharing
Why webtorrent?
- • No plugins required
- • JavaScript-only implementation
- • High scalability
Limitations
- • Limited peer discovery
- • Browser sandbox limits
- • WebRTC overhead
3/5/2026
Last Update
2,787
Forks
84
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on BitTorrent)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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