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

DC++ is described as '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' and is a Direct Connect client in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DC++ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best DC++ alternative is RetroShare, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DC++ are Soulseek, BitTorrent, EiskaltDC++ and AirDC++.

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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
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    • 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
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  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
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  6. AirDC++ icon

    AirDC++

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    AirDC++ is an easy way to share files between users. It is easy to adopt for new users but also includes many more advanced features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. StrongDC++ icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Public hubs view
     
  9. ApexDC++ icon

    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.

    9 ApexDC++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ApexDC++ screenshot 1
     
  10. FlylinkDC++ icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Shareaza icon

    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.

    66 Shareaza alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. LinuxDC++ icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main hub view
     
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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.

    21 Fopnu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Network
     
  14. Jucy icon

    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
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