Deluge Vs. uTorrent
The BitTorrent peer-to-peer system allows users to speedily transfer large files or groups of large files, in an efficient fashion. To download BitTorrent files, users need programs known as clients that connect to remote computers and peers with the desired files. While Deluge and uTorrent both serve as BitTorrent clients, they differ somewhat in features. Ultimately, it's up to each user to get informed and choose a victor based on her own torrenting preferences.
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Deluge Features
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Users interact with Deluge via multiple interfaces, including Web, GTK+ and console interfaces. This client features BitTorrent protocol encryption, local peer discovery capabilities, Web seed functions and private torrent functions. The password-protected Deluge software allows users to set global and per-torrent speed limits and customize bandwidth usage via a configurable scheduler. Deluge has the ability to run as a daemon, or background process.
uTorrent Features
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The uTorrent client allows users to remotely access and control torrent downloads from other Web browsers or via an Android app. Users can also run the program in portable mode from a USB key. Whether running at home or on the go, uTorrent features video streaming, which allows users to preview video files as they download. Feature hiding lets uTorrent users minimize parts of the program's interface with a single click. Users can leave and read ratings and comments about torrent files.
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Similarities
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Both Deluge and uTorrent are completely free to download and use. Though Deluge is the more feature-heavy of the two, both clients focus on going easy on system resources and operating unobtrusively. Both Deluge and uTorrent have active communities based around forums, though Deluge's community focuses on plugin development and uTorrent's focuses on the creation of appearance-altering skins. The two programs are actually compatible via peer-exchange features.
Differences
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While Deluge bills itself as a “full-featured BitTorrent client” with a focus on customization and options, uTorrent positions itself as “a (very) tiny BitTorrent client” with a focus on simple, streamlined operation and portability. Plugins provide many of Deluge's features while uTorrent acts mostly as a standalone program. Deluge runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Unix operating systems, but uTorrent is only compatible with the Windows platform.
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