BiglyBT vs Resilio Sync

BiglyBT9.3Visit Resilio Sync7.6Visit

Higher score BiglyBT #2 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit BiglyBT

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Resilio Sync #18 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Resilio Sync

• BiglyBT fits best

  Power users wanting broad features and Android control

• Resilio Sync fits best

  Device synchronization rather than torrent sharing

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Side by side

Feature	BiglyBT 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Resilio Sync 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	7.6
Ranking	#2 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software	#18 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software
Best for	Power users wanting broad features and Android control	Device synchronization rather than torrent sharing
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features BiglyBT 6/6 · Resilio Sync 4/6
Magnet links	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Selective download	✓	✓
Web interface	✓	✓
Remote control	✓	✓
DHT support	✓	✓
VPN binding	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, NAS
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android Detailed torrent, bandwidth, tagging, RSS, and search controls Browser and Android remote control with VPN and I2P binding	Free personal, non-commercial use across desktop and mobile platforms Selective Sync supports placeholders and on-demand file downloads Links, QR codes, permissions, WebUI, and bandwidth limits included
Cons	Feature breadth may exceed the needs of occasional downloaders VPN binding is supported, but a VPN service is not included Media playback and transcoding add complexity beyond basic downloading	Not aimed at verified torrent or magnet-link workflows Free use is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes Business plans and trials are not offered to new customers
Our verdict	BiglyBT is a free, open-source, ad-free BitTorrent client for downloading and seeding files over peer-to-peer networks. It suits power users who want control across desktop and Android, including torrent-file and magnet-link downloading,… Read the review →	Resilio Sync is peer-to-peer file synchronization software for individuals and households that want to keep folders aligned across computers, phones, and storage devices. It connects devices directly rather than requiring cloud storage,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BiglyBT — where it wins

  • Free and open source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Detailed torrent, bandwidth, tagging, RSS, and search controls
  • Browser and Android remote control with VPN and I2P binding

  Where it doesn't

  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of occasional downloaders
  • VPN binding is supported, but a VPN service is not included
  • Media playback and transcoding add complexity beyond basic downloading

• Resilio Sync — where it wins

  • Free personal, non-commercial use across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Selective Sync supports placeholders and on-demand file downloads
  • Links, QR codes, permissions, WebUI, and bandwidth limits included

  Where it doesn't

  • Not aimed at verified torrent or magnet-link workflows
  • Free use is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Business plans and trials are not offered to new customers

• BiglyBT9.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source client with unusually broad torrent controls and Android remote access.

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• Resilio Sync7.6/10 · Free plan

  A free peer-to-peer sync tool for personal devices, not torrent-style sharing.

  Visit Resilio SyncFull verdict →