MLDonkey AlternativesPeer-to-Peer File Sharings and other similar apps like MLDonkey

MLDonkey is described as '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' and is a peer-to-peer file sharing in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MLDonkey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best MLDonkey alternative is RetroShare, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MLDonkey are eMule, Soulseek, BitTorrent and Nicotine+.

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MLDonkey alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2024
  1. RetroShare icon
     156 likes

    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 .

    118 RetroShare alternatives
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP

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

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

    • RetroShare is Free and Open SourceMLDonkey is also Free and Open Source
    • RetroShare is Decentralized and Privacy focusedMLDonkey is not according to our users
  2. eMule icon
     144 likes

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

    19 eMule alternatives
    Search window.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    eMule Features

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

    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
    v2017.2.20

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Soulseek Features

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

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  4. BitTorrent icon
     135 likes

    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.

    86 BitTorrent alternatives
    Downloading & Uploading

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    BitTorrent Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Built-in Media converter
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Gapless Playback
    5.  Built-in player
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    • BitTorrent is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to MLDonkey.

    • BitTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryMLDonkey is Free and Open Source
  5. Nicotine+ icon
     37 likes

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

    27 Nicotine+ alternatives
    Nicotine+ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris

    Nicotine+ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Virtual folders
    3.  Downloading all type of files
    4.  Collections
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  6. FrostWire icon
     129 likes

    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .

    61 FrostWire alternatives
    FrostWire screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire

    FrostWire Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Media Streaming
    5.  Built-in player
    6. iTunes icon  iTunes integration
    7.  Integrated Search
    Warning

    On VirusTotal 26/66 AntiVirus flagged the installer as malicioushttps://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/75b209b3bb747037792b6c7a10a0a123fab23ed4ed17b937c240ddc45ff8f6ee/detection

    Bundleware

    As reported on VirusTotal, the installer contains Opencandy. Be careful during installation. https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/60a309e91ba1039c3527053867e0e210ff2e18628a01acc264d82430e6436889/analysis/

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  7. Shareaza icon
     35 likes

    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
    Shareaza screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
    Discontinued

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

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  8. Fopnu icon
     17 likes

    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
    Network

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Fopnu Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    Fopnu iconMLDonkey Icon

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  9. Calypso icon
     26 likes

    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.

    137 Calypso alternatives
    File search

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Calypso Features

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

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

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  10. Spot-On Encryption Suite icon
     2 likes

    Spot-On is Encryption software that securely connects two friends for chat, group chat, email, file sharing and file transfers with magnet links and P2P web search.

    46 Spot-On Encryption Suite alternatives
    Spot-On Encryption Suite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top Spot-On Encryption Suite Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Email template editor
    3.  PGP Encryption
    4.  Self Destructing Messages
    5.  GPG Encryption
    6.  Portable
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Support for Aliases
    9.  Shared Folders
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Decentralized
    Spot-On Encryption Suite iconMLDonkey Icon

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  11. Gigatribe icon
     4 likes

    Gigatribe allows you to share all your documents, movies, pictures, directly from your hard drive with your friends over the Internet.

    27 Gigatribe alternatives
    Gigatribe screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Gigatribe Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    Gigatribe iconMLDonkey Icon

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  12. eMule MorphXT icon
     6 likes

    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 .

    10 eMule MorphXT alternatives
    eMule MorphXT screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    eMule MorphXT Features

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

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