eMule AlternativesTop Peer-to-Peer File Sharings and other similar apps like eMule

eMule is described as 'Successor to the classic, iconic eDonkey2000 peer-to-peer file sharing application that helped popularize P2P file sharing' and is a very popular peer-to-peer file sharing in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to eMule for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Oracle Solaris apps. The best eMule alternative is Soulseek, which is free. Other great apps like eMule are aMule, BitTorrent, Nicotine+ and Shareaza.

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

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eMule alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2024
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  1. 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...

    18 Soulseek alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    v2017.2.20

    Soulseek Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Wishlist
    3.  Longevity
    4. Android icon  Android Sync

    Soulseek VS eMule

     
    Comments about Soulseek as an Alternative to eMule
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    Guest
    Negative Oct 2, 2015
    8

    Not EDonkey client, different technologies.

    Guest
    Negative May 28, 2017
    5

    Does not work with the edonkey2000 network.

    Salvador
    Positive Aug 9, 2020
    1

    You can find a lot of music here; even those that you can not find in eMule. And I do not mean Ariana Grande or Bieber, but less known music.

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    eMule Icon
    Soulseek icon

    • Most users think Soulseek is a great eMule alternative.

    • Soulseek is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to eMule.

    • Soulseek is the most popular free alternative to eMule.

    • Soulseek is Free and ProprietaryeMule is Free and Open Source
  2. aMule icon

    aMule

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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 others such as GeoIP (country flags).

    20 aMule alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    aMule screenshot 1

    aMule Features

    1.  Support for KAD protocol
    2.  Multi Platform
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    4.  Peer-To-Peer

    aMule VS eMule

     
    Comments about aMule as an Alternative to eMule
    Guest
    Positive Oct 26, 2016
    -2

    All platform and gets the job done with minimum glitches ALSO, It is still being developed so that is a bonus!

    eMule Icon
    aMule icon

    • Most users think aMule is a great eMule alternative.

    • aMule is the most popular Open Source alternative to eMule.

    • aMule is Free and Open SourceeMule is also Free and Open Source
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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    BitTorrent Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Built-in Media converter
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Gapless Playback
    5.  Built-in player

    BitTorrent VS eMule

     
    Comments about BitTorrent as an Alternative to eMule
    altersoft
    Negative Nov 30, 2021
    0

    It's a Torrent downloader, not a search engine, and a P2P downloader like eMule!

    eMule Icon
    BitTorrent icon

    • Most users think BitTorrent is a great eMule alternative.

    • BitTorrent is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to eMule.

    • BitTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryeMule is Free and Open Source
  4. Nicotine+ icon

    Nicotine+

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

    25 Nicotine+ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    Nicotine+ screenshot 1

    Nicotine+ Features

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

    Nicotine+ VS eMule

     
    Comments about Nicotine+ as an Alternative to eMule
    Kalcinator
    Positive Sep 30, 2023
    0

    It's perfect :). Run it,you'll see

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    Nicotine+ icon

    • Some users think Nicotine+ is a great eMule alternative, some don't.

    • Nicotine+ is Free and Open SourceeMule is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    64 Shareaza alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shareaza screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    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

    Shareaza VS eMule

     
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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    MLDonkey screenshot 1
    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.

    MLDonkey Features

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

    MLDonkey VS eMule

     
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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Network

    Fopnu Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

    Fopnu VS eMule

     
  9. eMule MorphXT icon

    eMule MorphXT

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    Features morph adds to official eMule

    . Download . Smart Category Control [Khaos] (SiRoB) Show full category name in 'Cat' column Show the 'Select category' dialog Add new downloads to categories using view filters .

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    eMule MorphXT screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, eMule 0.50a MorphXT 12.7, released in November 2012, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    eMule MorphXT Features

    1.  Mods
    2.  Support for KAD protocol
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    4.  Peer-To-Peer

    eMule MorphXT VS eMule

     
  10. WireShare icon

    WireShare

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WireShare screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version is from October 2022.

    WireShare Features

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

    WireShare VS eMule

     
  11. eMule Plus icon

    eMule Plus

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    eMule Plus is a new generation eye candy eMule compatible client created to improve the original GUI and to bring you the best experience ever. Give it a try and feel the boogie. eMule Plus does not contain any spyware, adware or the like. Its open source and free for life.

    15 eMule Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Servers window
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2e, released in April 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    eMule Plus Features

    1.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    eMule Plus VS eMule

     
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