qBittorrent vs Resilio Sync

qBittorrent9.4Visit Resilio Sync7.6Visit

Higher score qBittorrent #1 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit qBittorrent

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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

• qBittorrent fits best

  Feature-rich free desktop and self-hosted sharing

• Resilio Sync fits best

  Device synchronization rather than torrent sharing

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Side by side

Feature	qBittorrent 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Resilio Sync 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	7.6
Ranking	#1 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software	#18 in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software
Best for	Feature-rich free desktop and self-hosted sharing	Device synchronization rather than torrent sharing
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features qBittorrent 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, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OS/2	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, NAS
Our review
Pros	Free and open-source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted setups WebUI enables browser-based remote control, including headless servers Selective downloads, RSS filters, search, scheduling, and VPN 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	Volunteer-developed project may not suit buyers seeking commercial support Feature breadth can be more than needed for simple torrent downloads Its focus on BitTorrent limits use for general-purpose file sharing	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	qBittorrent is an open-source BitTorrent client for desktop and server use. It is suited to people who want a free application for torrent and magnet downloads, along with control over content selection, prioritization, bandwidth, and… 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

• qBittorrent — where it wins

  • Free and open-source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted setups
  • WebUI enables browser-based remote control, including headless servers
  • Selective downloads, RSS filters, search, scheduling, and VPN binding

  Where it doesn't

  • Volunteer-developed project may not suit buyers seeking commercial support
  • Feature breadth can be more than needed for simple torrent downloads
  • Its focus on BitTorrent limits use for general-purpose file sharing

• 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

• qBittorrent9.4/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich free client for torrent users who want remote control and fine-grained downloads.

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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 →