gtk-gnutella Alternatives

gtk-gnutella is described as 'Server/client for Gnutella. It runs on every Unix-like system which supports GTK+ (1.2 or above) and libxml. The GNOME desktop environment is not required. It is currently developed and tested under Linux (Debian) as well as NetBSD' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are six alternatives to gtk-gnutella for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Java Mobile and BSD apps. The best gtk-gnutella alternative is aMule, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like gtk-gnutella are Shareaza, MLDonkey, WireShare and Phex.

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gtk-gnutella is a server/client for Gnutella. It runs on every Unix-like system which supports GTK+ (1.2 or above) and...

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  1. 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 gtk-gnutella

     

    • aMule is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to gtk-gnutella.

    • aMule is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to gtk-gnutella.

    • aMule is Free and Open Sourcegtk-gnutella 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.

    63 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 gtk-gnutella

     
  4. MLDonkey icon

    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

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  5. WireShare icon

    WireShare

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

    47 WireShare alternatives

    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

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    Phex

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    Phex is a peer-to-peer file sharing client for the Gnutella network. It is free software and without spyware or adware. Phex is released under the GNU General Public License. Phex is based on Java technology and therefore available for many different systems that offer a Java 1.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
    Phex screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last stable update was in Feb 2009. See http://www.phex.org/mambo/

    Phex Features

    1.  Gnutella
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    Phex VS gtk-gnutella

     

  7. BeShare

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    BeShare is a file-sharing program for BeOS. You can use it to swap files with your fellow BeOS users. If you've ever used Napster or Gnutella, you have a pretty good idea of how it works.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    BeShare screenshot 1

    BeShare VS gtk-gnutella

     
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