Our verdict: Gopeed handles both regular downloads and torrents in one modern app, without ads or paid tiers. Extensions, a REST API and a web UI make it easy to automate. Its torrent features are simpler than a dedicated client like qBittorrent.
About Gopeed
Gopeed (short for Go Speed) is a download manager built with Go and Flutter. It downloads HTTP and HTTPS files with multiple connections and also handles BitTorrent, magnet and ed2k links, with DHT, tracker management and seeding limits.
Browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox send downloads to the app. JavaScript extensions add support for other download sources, and a REST API, CLI and self-hosted web interface let you manage tasks from scripts or another device.
What it does well
- Several protocols. Downloads HTTP, HTTPS, BitTorrent, magnet and ed2k from one client.
- Browser integration. Extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox capture download links.
- JavaScript extensions. Add-ons extend Gopeed to other sites and download sources.
- REST API and web UI. Manage downloads remotely or automate them with scripts and webhooks.
- Proxy support. Uses HTTP, SOCKS5 or the system proxy.
Who it is for
Good fit
Users who want one free app for both direct downloads and torrents, and tinkerers who automate downloads.
Look elsewhere
Heavy torrent users who need advanced queueing, RSS and search plugins of a dedicated client.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free and open source, no ads
- Direct downloads and torrents in one app
- API, CLI and web UI for automation
- Available on almost every platform
Cons
- Torrent features are basic compared with qBittorrent
- Extensions come from third parties and need care
How to install Gopeed
The button downloads the 64-bit Windows installer from the official GitHub release. A portable ZIP and ARM64 builds are on the same page. Install the browser extension from your browser's store if you want links captured automatically.
Questions about Gopeed
Is Gopeed free?
Yes. Gopeed is open source under the GPL v3, and all core features are free without ads.
Can Gopeed download torrents?
Yes. It supports .torrent files and magnet links with DHT and seeding limits.
Is version 2.0 stable?
No. Gopeed 2.0 is in public beta; the download button uses the current stable 1.x release.
