UPD: BitTorrent for Mac is discontinued in macOS 10.15. The developers offer web version of the application and you are free to use it, or to choose a replacement with the help of this article. Not certain if this is a lasting issue, but we’ll still leave it on our list of best torrent clients for Mac in case the latest macOS versions support will be added.
Supported OS: Mac, Windows
Conclusion: BitTorrent is one of the oldest and most popular torrent clients. There are two versions: Classic for Windows and Web for Mac and Windows. You can choose from Basic (free, closed-source), Pro (adds support and extra security features), and Pro + VPN which gives you a free VPN. With VPN you can stay anonymous online and protect your personal data.
BitTorrent Classic lets you schedule downloads and assign download priority levels and has a clean, intuitive interface. However, there have been some security concerns reported, with the app flagging up a warning with several antivirus apps.