Vuze BitTorrent Client for Mac

Name: Vuze BitTorrent Client
Rating: 3.7 (126 reviews)
Author: Azureus Software

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Key Details of Vuze BitTorrent Client

Find, download and discover torrents quickly and easily.
Last updated on 2/29/2024
There have been 1 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

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Editors' Review

Download.com staffFebruary 11, 2016

Vuze is the free, full-featured reincarnation of the popular BitTorrent client Azureus, an app for finding and watching video content that you download via torrent files.

Compared with more traditional and utilitarian BitTorrent clients, Vuze has a much richer, iTunes-style interface--with as much attention devoted to finding and viewing videos as to downloading them. You can browse the "Vuze HD Network" for videos (although you'll find a lot of lower-grade Internet fare, like promos, trailers, and podcasts), or you can look around using a friendly, easy search interface (although much of the content you'll find is copyright protected, which Vuze warns you about). The download functionality is excellent and fast, with plenty of control over even esoteric settings--and it's easy to view technical minutiae for a torrent in Vuze's big visual interface. Vuze will also help you get video into your iTunes with a beta "Devices" feature, and even onto your Apple TV, iPhone, iPod, or other devices.

For someone new to torrents, Vuze could be a great, easy introduction. If you're already familiar with using torrents and you're happy with your current client, you might not find enough here to inspire a switch.

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GENERAL

Release: February 11, 2016

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 5.7

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System: OS X 10.9, Mac OS X, Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.6, OS X 10.8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,154,603

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

3.7/5

126 User Votes

Fast and fun !
Malberton12/12/2014
Pros
This is perfect! I can download everything I need very simple to use! Thank you!
Cons
I dont have nothing!
Summary
Great app! Make sure you use the auto-quit feature tho
leitlang4/10/2014
Pros
Powerful and feature-rich Everything you need out of a torrent client with cool features I don't need but if I did would obviate the need for several other apps, e.g. media server, converter Most importantly: SHUTDOWN WHEN SEEDING or DOWNLOADS COMPLETE!! I can't stress enough how great that is. UTorrent has it but it resets each time you use it so it's useless
Cons
Power-hungry -Hence the utility of the auto-quit feature. It'll hog your resources for a few minutes while your file downloads then quit and you'll have no problems.
Summary
Go for it.
Really good app
cattson2/11/2014
Pros
I've tried many clients but I like this the most because of the menu and the features available with it.
Cons
No errors and nothing against this application.
Summary
Very good app, works perfect on my MacBook
Lagras12/20/2013
Pros
It has a nice interface with many features. The download speed it's ok and i never encountered any problems.
Cons
Nothing, i like this application
Summary
Works nicely, but heavy on the promos.
BosoxMan2/17/2013
Pros
Once you get it set up properly, Vuze finds and downloads torrents pretty easily. You can view many types of video files within Vuze, using a built-in but largely feature-free player.
Cons
(1) Setup can be tricky, especially if your security settings are tight. Don't turn off your firewall - open only the ports that Vuze needs. And be careful when you install; there are defaults (like browser add-ons) that you'll want to say "no" to. (2) Vuze has delusions of being a browser, but it doesn't have the ability to handle advanced web page features. Half of the links you click on will get you nowhere, and you have to wonder if security features are among the missing elements. (3) Spammy interface. You have to live with a lot of promotional junk on your screen, flogging paid versions of Vuze and material from their sponsors/advertisers. That's the price you pay for nominally free software. (4) As for copyright violations, that's something you (not Vuze) have to deal with. You can (a) use a VPN or anonymous proxy if you know how, (b) avoid pirated material, or (c) go ahead and take your chances. Hulu and Netflix are affordable, legal ways to go with option (c).
Summary
A good solution for torrent newbies, if installed and used carefully.
DANGER! TAKES OVER YOUR BROWSER! STAY AWAY!!!!
marcharmondesign8/18/2012
Pros
I actually could have like the "intelligence" of the way the program combines and seems to automate some functionality. But poor programing means it not only has bad manners, taking control over everything that comes close to it- ie. "Make VUZE the default ----?" Takes 5 clicks to hit "No" and make it work... 10 minutes later, it asks again (after being told DON"T ASK AGAIN. Only this time, when my cursor got close to the two buttons, guess which one clicked and VUZE took control of another piece of hardware. I know some of this is Mac/Mountain Lion. I had JUST got everything settled down from some memory leak issues I had after the upgrade. But it some software is programed to be aggressive, taking over functions and most tellingly NO SOLUTION FOR REMOVAL I think it should be mandatory for there to be an uninstaller online or with the installer, or at least a clear, step by step directions on how to uninstall code without having to spend three days of your life trolling user forums.
Cons
Immediately my Mac running Mountain Lion started doing odd things... Itunes launching on it's own, random web pages I had looked at days before suddenly opening in a window on my desktop... At first I thought was triggering something. Then while reading about logging into Gmail with different screen names I was suddenly logged out- and then I'm asked to reenter my password... very suspicious- and then I see first one, and later a different Avatar, "Mia" and "Tony" who have little icons on my new extra "Remote Toobar" and are listed as user 2 and 3, with me as the first. WTF? Terrible documentation, but most of what I found in user forums was about not being able to delete the app- it keeps repopulating. SO many hours later, I've got a toolbar I don't want, with Vuze blog, Twitter, FaceBook, Vuze Search, Vuze Deals, and badges to go with all. I've done everything but delete Chrome completely and start over... and now have discovered it's done the same thing to Firefox.
Summary
There's no way to talk to anyone at Vuze- you get an automatic email from their legal department if you drill down and find the ONE place you can send email to them. They NEVER offer instruction on removing the App. I trusted CNET- didn't do my full dillegence, which is my bad- but I can't believe a company who's function is to review tech wouldn't at least mention that it's strange when an app gives NO clue how to get rid of it... As a someowhat sophisticated but not professional user, I am used to sometimes having to really look to find things like that out... but CNET should do some research- for one thing, I bet they could get a response from the company. Waste of a Saturday!
Great software!
greyyyada8/16/2012
Pros
seems well written, and has all the tools
Cons
absolutely no const
Summary
Quite good software
Kateblack797/28/2012
Pros
It has the most comprehensive set of controls available of any client and its trackerless system is just AWESOME. I end up getting a lot of downloads that would have either not started or stopped partway thru without it. Gets the job done for sure.
Cons
A bit slowly
Summary
The image is damaged, won't open ??
Run Home Slow7/16/2012
Pros
The image is damaged, won't open ??
Cons
The image is damaged, won't open ??
Summary
VUZE 4.7.0.0 works with Lion
AFCSC12/13/2011
Pros
This version works properly with Lion.
Cons
An earlier version did not work properly and when I checked to see if there were updates available I was informed that I had the latest version. I had to go to the web site to install the latest 4.7.0.0.
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Developer's Description

By Azureus Software

Find, download and discover torrents quickly and easily.

Vuze, formally Azureus, is a powerful bittorrent client that makes finding and downloading torrents quick and easy. Vuze includes a powerful and customizable meta search that will help you find and download torrents. Once you find content that you enjoy, you can setup subscriptions so you'll always be notified of new episodic content. To enable even further control of your torrent downloads, Vuze remote allows you to manage your download queue from any browser enabled device. After downloading your content, Vuze provides a cutting edge high definition media player for you to enjoy your content. And you can enjoy it anywhere. Vuze has a built-in video transcoder that will convert any video from it's native format to be compatible with iPhone, iPod, iPad, Xbox, PS3, and many other devices.

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User Reviews

Fast and fun !

Great app! Make sure you use the auto-quit feature tho

Really good app

Very good app, works perfect on my MacBook

Works nicely, but heavy on the promos.

DANGER! TAKES OVER YOUR BROWSER! STAY AWAY!!!!

Great software!

Quite good software

The image is damaged, won't open ??

VUZE 4.7.0.0 works with Lion

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