Nicotine+ AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Peer-to-Peer File Sharings

The best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing alternative to Nicotine+ is eMule, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Nicotine+ and nine of them are Peer-to-Peer File Sharings so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Peer-to-Peer File Sharing alternatives to Nicotine+ are Shareaza, MLDonkey, Fopnu and BitSwarm Client GUI.

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Nicotine+ alternatives are mainly Peer-to-Peer File Sharings but may also be Torrent Clients or Direct Connect Clients.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Nicotine+.
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Nicotine+ is a graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer network.

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Nicotine+ alternatives page was last updated Jun 27, 2024
  1. eMule icon
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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
    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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  2. 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.

    63 Shareaza alternatives
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    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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  3. MLDonkey icon
     21 likes

    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...

    20 MLDonkey alternatives
    MLDonkey screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    MLDonkey Features

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

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  4. Fopnu icon
     18 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
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  5. BitSwarm Client GUI icon
     2 likes

    BitSwarm implements Bittorrent Protocol v2 from scratch to achieve best performance and to expose low-level parameters for customization. It uses a custom thread pool and part files (APF) for fast resume from previous incomplete session.

    45 BitSwarm Client GUI alternatives
    BitSwarm: GUI Client (.NET Framework Winforms)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Support for MAGNET links
    Discontinued

    The last version is from March 2021.

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  6. Quazaa icon
     8 likes

    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.

    10 Quazaa alternatives
    Quazaa screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Quazaa Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    Discontinued

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

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  7. 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

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  8. eMule Plus icon
     9 likes

    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
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    eMule Plus Features

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

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

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  9. DreaMule icon
     3 likes

    The DreaMule is based on the Very famous eMule. It focus on correct it maily bugs and add more features.

    18 DreaMule alternatives
    DreaMule screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DreaMule Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Built-in player
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2, released in July 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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