DC++ Alternatives for Mac

DC++ is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is RetroShare, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DC++ and six of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to DC++ are Soulseek, BitTorrent, EiskaltDC++ and Jucy.

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  1. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    136 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.
     

    • RetroShare is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to DC++.

    • RetroShare is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DC++.

    • RetroShare is Free and Open SourceDC++ is also Free and Open Source
    • RetroShare is Privacy focusedDC++ is not according to our users
  2. Soulseek icon

    Soulseek

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    Soulseek® is a unique ad-free, spyware free, and just plain free file sharing application. One of the things that makes Soulseek® unique is our community and community-related features. Based on peer-to-peer technology, virtual rooms allow you to meet people with the...

    20 Soulseek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    v2017.2.20
     
  4. BitTorrent icon

    BitTorrent

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    BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer program developed by Bram Cohen and BitTorrent, Inc. used for uploading and downloading files via the BitTorrent protocol. BitTorrent was the first client written for the protocol.

    87 BitTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Downloading & Uploading
     

    • BitTorrent is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to DC++.

    • BitTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryDC++ is Free and Open Source
  5. EiskaltDC++ icon

    EiskaltDC++

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    EiskaltDC++ is a program for UNIX-like systems that uses the Direct Connect and ADC protocol. It is compatible with other DC clients, such as the original DC from Neomodus, DC++ and derivatives. EiskaltDC++ also interoperates with all common DC hub software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    EiskaltDC++ screenshot 1
     
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    Jucy

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    A secure and easy to use multiplatform client for Direct Connect.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jucy screenshot 1
     
  7. Xeres icon

    Xeres

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    A Peer-to-Peer (Friend-to-Friend), decentralized, encrypted and secure application designed for communication and sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    The main dashboard
     
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