Apple Silicon native
Universal binary. Runs natively on Apple Silicon chips and on Intel Macs. No Rosetta, no virtualization, low CPU usage.
Free. Native. No ads.
Free torrent client for Mac.
Native Apple Silicon build. Magnet links, queue, per torrent speed limits, menu bar mode. Works on macOS 13+. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking.
Download queue
ubuntu-24.04-desktop.iso
72%
debian-12-netinst.iso
36%
archlinux-2025.iso
Paused
Current speed
11.2 MB/s
Limit
4.0 MB/s
0$
Forever free
0
Ads, popups, trackers
16 MB
App download size
9
Supported languages
Everything a Mac torrent client needs.
Built with SwiftUI. Behaves like a Mac app, looks like a Mac app, follows the system theme and language.
Magnet and .torrent
Paste any magnet link or drag a .torrent file. Set TorrentPilot as the default handler for both in one click.
Per torrent speed limits
Right click any torrent and pick a download or upload cap from a preset list (100 KB/s to 1 MB/s) or enter your own.
Smart queue
Reorder torrents, pause, resume. The queue and progress survive restarts and crashes. Resume data is saved every 30 seconds.
Menu bar mode
See total download and upload speed in the menu bar. Add a magnet, pause everything, or open the main window without leaving full screen apps.
No ads, no telemetry
No accounts. No personalized ads. No third party trackers. Just a torrent client that does its job and stays out of your way.
Launch at login
Optional: have TorrentPilot start with macOS so seeds keep going without you opening the app.
9 languages built in
English, Русский, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Português, 日本語, 简体中文. Follows system language by default.
Built in updates
The app checks for new versions on launch. Install with one click. No App Store required.
TorrentPilot vs other Mac torrent clients
Most popular alternatives have tradeoffs. Here is how they stack up.
TorrentPilot
qBittorrent
Transmission
uTorrent Mac
Native macOS UI
✓
Qt
✓
old
Apple Silicon native
✓
✓
✓
✗
No ads
✓
✓
✓
✗
Menu bar mode
✓
✗
✗
✗
Speed presets per torrent
✓
manual
manual
manual
App size
16 MB
~75 MB
12 MB
~30 MB
Languages
9
70+
35+
1
How to install on Mac
Three steps. Takes about a minute.
- 1. Download. Click "Download for Mac" above. The file is named TorrentPilot.zip and is around 16 MB.
- 2. Move to Applications. Open the zip in Finder and drag TorrentPilot.app into your Applications folder.
- 3. Open and add a torrent. Double click the app. Drag a .torrent file or paste a magnet link. That is it.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what people usually ask.
Is TorrentPilot really free?
Yes. There is no subscription, no paid tier, no ads. Download, install, use.
Will it run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The build is universal and runs natively on any Mac with an M-series chip. It also works on Intel Macs.
Which macOS versions does it support?
macOS 13+.
Does it support magnet links?
Yes. Paste a magnet link in the dialog or click any magnet link in the browser after setting TorrentPilot as the default handler.
Should I use this instead of qBittorrent?
If you want a real Mac feel, yes. qBittorrent uses Qt on macOS so the windows and menus look slightly off. TorrentPilot is SwiftUI and behaves like Finder, Mail or Messages.
Is uTorrent still good for Mac?
The Mac version of uTorrent has been stagnating for years and is not Apple Silicon native. Most users have moved on to alternatives.
Available in 9 languages
The app picks your system language automatically. You can switch it any time from Settings.
English
Русский
Español
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Português
日本語
简体中文
Download TorrentPilot for Mac
16 MB. Free. macOS 13+. Apple Silicon and Intel.