BiglyBT is a BitTorrent client written in Java forked from Vuze. It is free and open-source software and ad-free.
BiglyBT has most of the features of Vuze, its predecessor. However, it lacks Vuze's premium and proprietary features and features the developers considered bloat, including DVD burning, gaming promotions, the video-sharing content network, and the installer's advertisements. Some removed features such as the embedded media player, RSS scanner, and iTunes integration are available via downloadable plugins.
BiglyBT's features include swarm merging, using different torrents to download the same file; limiting download/upload speeds by tag, peer-set (e.g. country), network (public or I2P), and individual peer; detecting and integrating with VPNs; support for the I2P network; remote control with any Android app that supports Transmission's RPC protocol; and "robust settings". Many of these features are included via bundled plugins.
What is BiglyBT?
BiglyBT is an open-source download manager program for Windows from Bigly Software. It ranks 14th by popularity among download managers in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2017. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for GNU/Linux, macOS and Android.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.1, released on May 20, 2026. 18 versions are listed since March 5, 2020, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 12,413 times. The source code on GitHub (BiglySoftware/BiglyBT) has 1,971 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 3 of our languages. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .torrent. Similar programs include Transmission, youtube-dl and Jackett.
Project description on GitHub: “Feature-filled Bittorrent client based on the Azureus open source project”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on GNU/Linux, macOS and Android
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BiglyBT is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is BiglyBT safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AB7E58C8CF3A94ED03E7A4C186B17FFBF6552DB4909A7579796F4E3C4C23BFC9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 6 years · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1Latest | May 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.0.0 | December 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.9.0.0 | September 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.8.0.2 | March 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.8.0.0 | February 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.6.0.0 | April 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.5.0.0 | November 11, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.4.0.0 | May 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BiglySoftware.BiglyBT -echoco install biglybt-no-java -yGitHub_BiglyBT_Windows_NoJRE.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=true -alertsRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask biglybtflatpak install flathub com.biglybt.BiglyBTInformation
- Publisher
- Bigly Software
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BiglySoftware/BiglyBT
- Written in
- Java
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- GNU/Linux, macOS, Android
- Version
- 4.1
- Released
- May 20, 2026
- First release
- 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 2.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 12,413
- GitHub stars
- 1,971
- GitHub forks
- 179
- Website
- biglybt.com
- winget ID
- BiglySoftware.BiglyBT
- Chocolatey package
- biglybt-no-java
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BiglyBT free?
Yes. BiglyBT is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is BiglyBT safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BiglyBT with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BiglyBT be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BiglyBT run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BiglyBT?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 5, 2020.
What are alternatives to BiglyBT?
Transmission, youtube-dl, Jackett, qBittorrent Enhanced Edition and yt-dlp. The alternatives page compares them.
