AirDC++ AlternativesDirect Connect Clients and other similar apps like AirDC++

AirDC++ is described as 'Easy way to share files between users. It is easy to adopt for new users but also includes many more advanced features' and is a Direct Connect client in the file sharing category. There are nine alternatives to AirDC++ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, Mac and Haiku apps. The best AirDC++ alternative is RetroShare, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AirDC++ are DC++, FlylinkDC++, EiskaltDC++ and StrongDC++.

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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 .

    126 RetroShare alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Tor
    11. I2P icon  i2P integration
    12.  Voice Chat

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    RetroShare is not a DC++ client.

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

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

    • RetroShare is Free and Open SourceAirDC++ is Free and Proprietary
    • RetroShare is Decentralized and Privacy focusedAirDC++ is not according to our users
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    DC++

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    DC++ is an open source client for Windows for the Direct Connect protocol. Direct Connect allows you to share files over the internet without restrictions or limits. The client is completely free of advertisements and has a nice, easy to use interface. Firewall and router suppor.

    15 DC++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DC++ screenshot 1

    DC++ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Resume interrupted downloads

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    FlylinkDC++

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    a free and open-source, peer-to-peer file-sharing client that can be used to connect to the Direct Connect network or to the ADC protocol.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FlylinkDC++ screenshot 1

    FlylinkDC++ Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Torrenting
    3.  Built-in Torrent client
    4.  P2P Network
    5.  Download torrents
    6.  Support for MAGNET links

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    The latest version (2.4.2) is from March 2021.

    EiskaltDC++ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  P2P Network
    3.  Integrated Chat

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    StrongDC++

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    StrongDC++ is a client for sharing files in Direct Connect network by using NMDC and ADC protocols. It is modification of program DC++ and it brings many news and features from other modification. Since DC++ is developed under GNU/GPL, you can download source and modify it.

    9 StrongDC++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Public hubs view
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.42) is from December 2010.

    StrongDC++ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

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    ApexDC++

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    ApexDC.net is the home of an innovative P2P program using the Direct Connect and ADC networks. ApexDC++ is free to download and provides the ability to achieve truly fast downloads.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ApexDC++ screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.6.5) is from 25th of December 2018.

    ApexDC++ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

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    Lanshark

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    Lanshark is a free filesharing tool for local area networks. Lanshark allows you to share files with other users in the same network more efficiently. It automatically detects other lanshark users in the same Network and lets you browse trough their shares.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lanshark screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.0.2) is from September 2007.

    Lanshark Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

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    Jucy

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jucy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from 2013.

    Jucy Features

    1.  Connect

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    LinuxDC++

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    LinuxDC++ is a port of DC++ direct connect client to Linux. Or, to any POSIX-compliant Unix really, but since the Unix developers have access to is Linux this is the only one supported at the moment.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main hub view
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned. Last version, 1.1.0, released in April 2011, can be still downloaded from Launchpad

    LinuxDC++ Features

    1.  Resume interrupted downloads
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

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