GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 15,282
- Forks
- 1,452
- Open issues
- 716
- Commits, last 12 months
- 566
- Last commit
- Sep 4, 2026
- Latest release
- 4.1.3Jun 30, 2026
- Created
- May 5, 2015
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About Transmission
Fast, easy, free Bittorrent client. Transmission is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and written mainly in C++, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 15,282 stars and 1,452 forks on GitHub, with 566 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
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What is Transmission?
Transmission is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our File Sharing category. Fast, easy, free Bittorrent client. The source code lives at github.com/transmission/transmission, where it has 15,282 stars.
Is Transmission free and open source?
Yes. Transmission is open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Transmission with Docker?
Transmission does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (C++ and deb), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Transmission?
Popular open-source alternatives to Transmission include qBittorrent, transfer.sh and OnionShare.
Is Transmission actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Transmission was on Sep 4, 2026 with 566 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 4.1.3, published Jun 30, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.