rTorrent is a text-based ncurses BitTorrent client written in C++, based on the libTorrent libraries for Unix. Developed by Jari Sundell
License: Open Source
Folx is a macOS-exclusive download manager with a user-friendly interface and built-in torrent search, while rTorrent is an open-source, cross-platform torrent client that is highly customizable but may be difficult for beginners. The choice between them depends on user preference for ease of use versus advanced features and customization.