As you all would be aware that Torrent is the most popular way to share files on web. It allows you to download your favorite movie clip, songs, video, and even softwares at a click of your finger. All you have to do is to install the Torrent client on your machine and you are all set to reap its benefits. If you look from a MAC users point of view, then you will realize that for a choosing a torrent client mac users have a very limited set of options . So, today in this post I am going to share a list of Best Torrent Client for MAC.
I will also list down the features and compatibilities of each and every client so that you could easily make your pick.
1) Transmission Torrent Client for MAC
Transmission is an Open Source BitTorrent Client. Its simple user interface makes it the best torrent client for MAC.
Features:
- Its an open source client and hence is absolutely free of cost.
- Transmission has a very low memory foot print because of which it does not consumes much RAM.
- It has a web based version which is designed to work in headless (without monitor) environment.
- It includes some amazing features like Encryption, Peer Exchange, Magnet Links, DHT, Web Speed Support, Watch Directories, Tracker Editing.
- Its best feature is the Speed Limit which shows the speed jumps and returns to the dock.
Compatibility:
Transmission is compatible with following MAC OS Version:
- Mac OS X 10.4
Download Page: Please download it from here.
2) Folx Torrent Client for MAC
Folx Torrent Client was actually developed by MAC so its interface is completely MAC styled. It has a very simple and handy user interface.
Features:
- Folx gives you a powerful download engine so that you could enjoy the maximum performance.
- It has a feature that allows you to Auto-Resume File transfer.
- It also includes a features that allows you to prioritize your downloads.
- Using Folx you could organize the time and speed of your downloads.
- Folx has an integration with iTunes which is available in PRO Version.
- Folx is integrated with almost all MAC OS X browsers.
- It allows user to schedule and split downloads in several threads.
- It captures download links automatically.
- Its PRO Version searches for torrent directly from application.
- PRO Version enables RSS Subscription.
- It also allows you to track downloads by using detailed log info.
Compatibility:
Folx is compatible with following MAC OS Versions:
- Mac OS X 10.4
- Mac OS X 10.5
- Mac OS X 10.6
- Mac OS X 10.7
Download Page: Please download it from here.
3) μTorrent Client for MAC
μTorrent is one of the best torrent client for MAC available in Market. Earlier it was available only for Windows, however recently it was launched for MAC OS.
Features:
- μTorrent enables its users to manage/prioritize multiple torrents while download.
- It searches for torrent directly from application.
- It enables RSS Subscription automatically and thereby automatically downloads torrent from RSS subscription.
- It allows you to play and stream media files simultaneously while download is in progress.
- The best feature about μTorrent is that it allows user to remotely monitor and control the downloads.
- It also allows you to rate and comment on the torrent file. This will in-turn help you to judge if the file is fit for download or not based on its rating and comments.
- It allows drag and drop option using which you can simply send files by just dragging.
- μTorrent is also able to run on usb devices, which makes it absolutely portable. You can download anything, anytime, anywhere you go.
- μTorrent has various skins and themes which you can set based on your taste.
- μTorrent allows you to adjust bandwidth so that if you are making a video call or downloading a file from internet you need not to bother about μTorrent getting in between it.
- Power packed with all these features μTorrent gets a place in the list of top torrent clients for MAC.
Compatibility:
μTorrent is compatible with following MAC OS Version:
- MAC OS X 10.5
Download Page: Please download it from here.
4) BitTorrent Client for MAC
BitTorrent provides same features in Windows and MAC version both, the only difference being in its looks. BitTorrent for MAC has been specifically designed to match the appearance of MAC applications. After version 6, BitTorrent has been provided under a rebranded version of μTorrent and is no longer a freeware.
BitTorrent For Mac provides the same features as the Windows version of BitTorrent, but has a slightly different user interface that is designed to match the sleek appearance of Mac applications.
Features:
- It allows users to search the torrent downloads using the built in search text box on the main page.
- It allows multiple downloads simultaneously.
- It shows tabular and graphical views of the download, so that user could easily check how well is the download going.
- It has an automatic recovery system which checks all files in case of an improper shut down.
Download Page: Please download it from here.
I would suggest though that its better to go for μTorrent or Transmission as these clients have best features available at free of cost.
5) Azures / Vuze Client for MAC
Azures was the most popular Client for MAC. Recently they have rebranded the client to Vuze after changing their business model. It is the most easiest way to find and download high quality HD videos.
Features:
- It enables uses to share torrents between friends.
- It also enables users to chat with friends and you can also receive “friend boots”.
- It also allows you to rate and comment on the torrent file. This will in-turn help you to judge if the file is fit for download or not based on its rating and comments.
- It allows you to search and publish content.
- It also allows users to export media files directly to external devices.
Download Page: Please download it from here.
The only disadvantage is that all versions of Vuze are not available free of cost.
So this was all about the best torrent clients for mac available in market. Please feel free to share your feedback and queries in the comment section below.
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