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Soulseek

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...

v2017.2.20

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
4.1
Very Good11 reviews
140likes
10comments
0news articles

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  1.  Peer-To-Peer
  2.  Wishlist
  3.  Music Downloader
  4.  Ad-free

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  • 16midyusoffplay1311 liked Soulseek
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    soulseek is a great p2p sharing network with lots of users and pretty much all music you can think of. i use to get away from terrible companys like spotify who seem to be unable pay there artists a penny but seem to fund war drones instead. even know im not supporting the artist by "pirating" there music, imo its on the same level as spotifys terrible payouts. if you use this i recommend supporting the artists you like the most by any means such as buying physical releases, or just sharing...

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Comment summary: Soulseek is appreciated for uncovering hard-to-find music with a strong, diverse user community. Users note the interface as outdated but are impressed by its reliability and the wealth of music shared. While some criticize its centralized, proprietary nature, many value Soulseek for discovering new music and supporting artists in non-traditional ways. It's praised for its role in music culture discovery over decades.
Top Positive Comment
najodleglejszy
5

the userbase is amazing. when you can't find what you're looking for on your torrent sites, you'll get it here for sure.

Guest
0

soulseek is a great p2p sharing network with lots of users and pretty much all music you can think of. i use to get away from terrible companys like spotify who seem to be unable pay there artists a penny but seem to fund war drones instead. even know im not supporting the artist by "pirating" there music, imo its on the same level as spotifys terrible payouts. if you use this i recommend supporting the artists you like the most by any means such as buying physical releases, or just sharing them to your mates!

Review by a new / low-activity user.
Lunatica
-5

avoid this centralized proprietary network at all costs

Bernard Monsun

After two years this comment is still here - and we never got to know why one should avoid it "at all costs". Sounds really... naive? Let's look at some facts. Soulseek is an old, straightforward network, which runs fully on donation system. It doesn't contain any advertisement and functions which could implicate the gathering of user data - you don't need even an e-mail to register, so if you're effectively masking your IP (what you should do ALWAYS when using this kind of networks) - there's nothing to fear. Also because this network is not on any radar. Mostly you find there an old/alternative music gems for freaks, not the newest Marvel movies. The server is used for group messaging and search queries - everything is P2P there. And you have many open-source client for this.

Last thing, important. Not everything what's "propertiary" it's hundred percent bad. There's a lot of "open-source" products with much more aggressive financial model than Soulseek, oh boy! This network is simple, works stable from 20 years (!) and actually is community-driven from the beginning. Show me 20yo network which is open-source. It's really only up to YOU how you will use this network. Please - don't make a religion from open-source, because it not equals security. Don't make a "fancy fashion" from it, learn and be smart.

Bernard Monsun
  1. There should be "(...) everything ELSE is P2P there"
  2. Sorry, I just need to add this: What you REALLY should avoid at all costs is Spotify, AppleMusic, Deezer, Disney, HBO, Netflix, your mobile ISP and local ISP. While avoiding your internet provider is rather a tough task - all of the rest, these are really pirate, unfair and aggressive companies - stealing from artist, building a system of exploitation. And you know what? I don't think that they will be still up after 20 years... ;)
Aerson Moreira
2

I love you so much.

Tiziano
1

I've been using it for over a decade. The value of the musical culture this software has exposed me to (and now my family and friends) is incalculable. If you care to reward artists for their brilliance you can in the traditional style - buy their music; your conscience should inform you of that! Invaluable tool for the discovery of artists and styles

alexprange
3

I'm surprised by the amount of reviews on this app. If you are even mildly into music, this application is extremely handy. I have been using it for going on 15 years. I would go into details but you should see for yourself what this program provides and the vast community that uses it.

InThuRain
4

Better community of alternative music fans.

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What is Soulseek?

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 same interests, share information, and chat freely using real-time messages in public or private. Soulseek®, with its built-in people matching system, is a great way to make new friends and expand your mind!

Soulseek information

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    US flagSoulseek
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.1 (11 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    20 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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