Deluge
Deluge is a lightweight, free and open-source BitTorrent client available for macOS, Windows and Linux. It supports magnet links and .torrent files, offers graphical, web and command-line interfaces, and is designed for fast startup and low resource consumption. Deluge has long been popular with users who want an ad-free, privacy-conscious alternative to heavier torrent applications, and it integrates well into both desktop and server environments.
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1 suggestionDeluge has not received significant macOS updates in several years and has no native Apple Silicon build. While the Intel-only version currently runs under Rosetta 2, Apple is removing Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point this app will stop launching entirely. Given that Deluge appears to have stalled on macOS development, you should begin migrating to an actively maintained alternative. qBittorrent is a strong choice — it is free, open-source, runs natively on Apple Silicon, and provides a similar feature set with an equally clean interface. Transmission is another solid native alternative that recently gained Apple Silicon support and is extremely lightweight. Both are under active development and will continue to work on macOS 28 and beyond. If you have any specific Deluge configuration or settings you rely on, check whether your chosen replacement can import them during setup.
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