iMule Alternatives

iMule is described as '(invisible Mule) is a free open source anonymous P2P file sharing software which connects through the anonymous I2P network and the Kad network. iMule downloads and shares files without revealing the IP addresses and identity of its users' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to iMule for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best iMule alternative is RetroShare, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iMule are Soulseek, eMule, Shareaza and MLDonkey.

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iMule alternatives page was last updated Jul 1, 2019
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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 .

    128 RetroShare alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    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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    Comments about RetroShare as an Alternative to iMule
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    Negative Jan 26, 2016
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    retroshare is for sharing between known parties, while imule is an edonkey implimentation on the i2p network

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

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

    • RetroShare is Free and Open SourceiMule is also Free and Open Source
    • RetroShare is Decentralized and Privacy focusediMule 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...

    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

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  4. eMule icon

    eMule

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

    19 eMule alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search window.

    eMule Features

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

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  5. 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.

    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 iMule

     
  6. 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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  7. Calypso icon

    Calypso

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    Calypso, formerly Kommute, is a cross platfrom file sharing client using the anonymous network MUTE. Developped using C++ and Qt. For windows and linux, portable to other environments. You can try it by following the installation instructions below.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    File search
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.24, released in May 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Calypso Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Resume interrupted downloads
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Integrated Search
    6.  Tabbed interface

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  9. Gigatribe icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Gigatribe screenshot 1

    Gigatribe Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

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  10. Quazaa icon

    Quazaa

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    Quazaa is a cross platform multi-network peer-to-peer file-sharing client based on Shareaza which will support Gnutella2, Ares, eDonkey2000, HTTP, FTP, and BitTorrent.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Quazaa screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, released in October 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Quazaa Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

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  11. 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

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  12. 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.

    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

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  13. ANts P2P icon

    ANts P2P

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    ANts P2P realizes a third generation P2P net. It protects your privacy while you are connected and it makes you not trackable, hiding your identity (ip) and crypting everything you are sending/receiving from others

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    10 years no release, abandoned project apparently

    ANts P2P Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  IRC

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  14. Nicotine icon

    Nicotine

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    SoulSeek client written in Python which uses the PyGTK2 toolkit.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Discontinued.

    Nicotine Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

    Nicotine VS iMule

     
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