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 five 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.

DC++ alternatives are mainly Torrent Clients but may also be Group Chat Apps or Instant Messengers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DC++.

DC++

Free • Open Source

DC++ is an open source client for Windows for the Direct Connect protocol. Direct Connect allows you to share files over...

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RetroShare
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Video Calling App
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OpenSSL
OpenPGP
112 RetroShare alternatives
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 .
- - RetroShare is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to DC++.
- - RetroShare is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DC++.
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RetroShare Features
1. DecentralizedRetroShare is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Privacy focusedRetroShare is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRetroShare has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Shared FoldersRetroShare supports shared folders that can be used to store, search, and access files with multiple people.
5. GPG EncryptionRetroShare supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
Serverless
Secure Chat
Secure File Sharing
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Voice Chat
Soulseek
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
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Linux
17 Soulseek alternatives
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...
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Soulseek Features
Peer-To-Peer
Wishlist
Longevity
Android Sync
BitTorrent
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Freemium • Proprietary
Torrent Client
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
Android Tablet
87 BitTorrent alternatives
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.
- - BitTorrent is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to DC++.
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BitTorrent Features
Built-in Antivirus
Built-in Media converter
Peer-To-Peer
Gapless Playback
Built-in player
Bundleware
Like uTorrent, installs other applications. See https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/6133c9233d45f8db8cfb4daf5af84abb3bacae89601939b6ffcf02921d85bebe/detection
EiskaltDC++
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Haiku
9 EiskaltDC++ alternatives
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.
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EiskaltDC++ Features
Peer-To-Peer
Integrated Chat
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Almost everyone thinks EiskaltDC++ is a great DC++ alternative.
Jucy
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Free • Open Source
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8 Jucy alternatives
A secure and easy to use multiplatform client for Direct Connect.
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Jucy Features
Connect