BitComet, a longstanding torrent manager for Mac, supports downloading files in .torrent and .magnet formats. The unique feature of downloading content via "magnet" links distinguishes it from traditional torrent clients. Users can monitor multiple downloads simultaneously, observing download speed, completion percentage, estimated remaining time, and file size. BitComet downloads torrents in a non-linear fashion for optimized speed, displaying download statistics and total speed comprehensively.

Moreover, BitComet stands out by enabling bulk downloads from FTP and HTTP sources, a feature not commonly found in other torrent managers. Additionally, it facilitates direct linking to torrent download web pages within the program, although accessibility may be restricted in certain regions.