aMule Alternatives

aMule is described as 'Opensource alternative to eMule : aMule free peer-to-peer file sharing application that works with the EDonkey network and the Kad Network, offering similar features to eMule and adding others such as GeoIP (country flags)' and is a popular app in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to aMule for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best aMule alternative is RetroShare, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like aMule are eMule, Soulseek, BitTorrent and Nicotine+.

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aMule is an opensource alternative to eMule : aMule is a free peer-to-peer file sharing application that works with the EDonkey network and the Kad Network, offering similar features to eMule and adding...

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  1. RetroShare icon
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    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 .

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    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    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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    It is a different net, so it is not an alternative.

    Negative comment •Jun 25, 2020
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    • Some users think RetroShare is a great aMule alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • RetroShare is Free and Open SourceaMule is also Free and Open Source
    • RetroShare is Decentralized and Privacy focusedaMule is not according to our users
  2. eMule icon
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    eMule

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    Successor to the classic, iconic eDonkey2000 peer-to-peer file sharing application that helped popularize P2P file sharing.

    20 eMule alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    eMule Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    4.  Support for KAD protocol
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  3. Soulseek icon
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    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...

    19 Soulseek alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Soulseek Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Wishlist
    3.  Longevity
    4. Android icon  Android Sync
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  4. BitTorrent icon
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    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
    Downloading & Uploading

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    BitTorrent Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Built-in Media converter
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Gapless Playback
    5.  Built-in player
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    • BitTorrent is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to aMule.

    • BitTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryaMule is Free and Open Source
  5. Nicotine+ icon
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    Nicotine+

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    Nicotine+ is a graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer network.

    27 Nicotine+ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris

    Nicotine+ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Virtual folders
    3.  Downloading all type of files
    4.  Collections
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  6. FrostWire icon
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    FrostWire

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    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .

    62 FrostWire alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    FrostWire Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Media Streaming
    5.  Built-in player
    6. iTunes icon  iTunes integration
    7.  Integrated Search
    Warning

    On VirusTotal 26/66 AntiVirus flagged the installer as malicioushttps://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/75b209b3bb747037792b6c7a10a0a123fab23ed4ed17b937c240ddc45ff8f6ee/detection

    Bundleware

    As reported on VirusTotal, the installer contains Opencandy. Be careful during installation. https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/60a309e91ba1039c3527053867e0e210ff2e18628a01acc264d82430e6436889/analysis/

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    Shareaza

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    Shareaza is the most luxurious and sophisticated file sharing system you'll find. It can harness the power of up to four separate peer-to-peer networks, including EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Shareaza's native network, Gnutella2.

    65 Shareaza alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Shareaza Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Gnutella
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    7.  Peer-To-Peer
    8.  Built-in player
    9.  BitTorrent support
    Discontinued

    last updated: Sep 18th 2017, 19:11 GMThttps://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/File-Sharing/Shareaza.shtml

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  9. MLDonkey icon
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    MLDonkey

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    MLDonkey is an open source, multi-protocol, peer-to-peer file sharing application that runs as a back-end server application on many platforms. It can be controlled through a user interface provided by one of many separate front-ends, including a Web interface, telnet interface...

    20 MLDonkey alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    MLDonkey Features

    1.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Support for KAD protocol
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 3.1.5, released in March 2014, can be still downloded from the official website.

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    Fopnu

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    Fopnu is P2P File Sharing System. 100% Free, Simple and Easy to Use. Contains NO Spyware and NO Ads. Fully decentralized network. All shared files are indexed locally.

    20 Fopnu alternatives
    Network

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Fopnu Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
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  11. WireShare icon
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    WireShare

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    WireShare is a fork of the original LimeWire open source project.

    47 WireShare alternatives
    WireShare screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    WireShare Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  Support for MAGNET links
    Discontinued

    The last version is from October 2022.

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  12. Envy icon
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    Envy

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    P2P Filesharing and BitTorrent client. Polished dev fork of Shareaza supporting Gnutella (LimeWire), G2 (Shareaza), eDonkey2000 (eMule), and more networks. Highly customizable, skinnable, and translatable with 30 languages.

    28 Envy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Envy Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  BitTorrent support
    7.  Skinnable
    8.  Gnutella
    9.  Support for MAGNET links
    Discontinued

    The last update is from March 2020.

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    Gigatribe

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    Gigatribe allows you to share all your documents, movies, pictures, directly from your hard drive with your friends over the Internet.

    27 Gigatribe alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Gigatribe Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
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