Why people look for alternatives
The usual reasons are MediaGet’s antivirus warnings, ads and installer offers, and its closed source code. The good news: excellent free clients exist that avoid all three.
| Client | Price | Open source | Ads / bundles | Platforms | Built-in search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MediaGet | Free | No | Yes / optional | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Yes, catalog |
| qBittorrent | Free | Yes (GPL) | No | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes, plugins |
| Transmission | Free | Yes | No | Windows, macOS, Linux | No |
| BiglyBT | Free | Yes | No | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Yes |
| Free Download Manager | Free | No | Unconfirmed | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | No |
qBittorrent: the best all-round replacement
qBittorrent is the most popular torrent client in recent usage surveys. It’s open source, ad-free, and has an optional search engine powered by plugins, a built-in RSS reader, scheduling and sequential downloading for previews. Version 5.2.2 was released in June 2026.
Transmission: simple and lightweight
Transmission is minimal and fast, popular on macOS and Linux, and also available for Windows. It has no built-in search, but it’s ideal if you just open magnet links. Version 4.1.3 was released in June 2026.
MediaGet 3.01.4350
Free · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android · opens the official website.
BiglyBT: feature-rich and open
BiglyBT, from former Vuze developers, is open source and packed with features, including search, swarm merging and BitTorrent v2 support. It suits power users who want more control than MediaGet offers.
Free Download Manager
FDM is a general download manager that also handles torrents. It’s handy if you want one tool for regular downloads and torrents, though it lacks MediaGet’s catalog.
Which should you choose?
- You want MediaGet’s search without the baggage: qBittorrent with search plugins.
- You want the simplest possible app: Transmission.
- You want lots of power-user features: BiglyBT.
- You value convenience over everything: MediaGet, installed carefully from the official site.
Switching clients? Uninstall MediaGet first so two clients don’t fight over .torrent files and magnet links. Our uninstall guide shows how.
How to switch from MediaGet
- Let current downloads finish, or note their magnet links.
- Uninstall MediaGet and any bundled programs.
- Install your new client from its official website.
- Re-add unfinished torrents; most clients recheck the existing data and continue where you left off.
- Set the new client as the handler for .torrent files and magnet links when asked.
Replacing MediaGet’s search
MediaGet’s biggest convenience is its catalog. In qBittorrent, open View › Search Engine and install search plugins from the official plugin list. Only use plugins for sites that host legal content you’re allowed to download.
Download MediaGet 3.01.4350
Free · Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. The button opens the official MediaGet website in this tab.
