Spotnet AlternativesUsenet News Clients & Usenet Search Tools like Spotnet

Spotnet is described as 'Usenet client that utilizes a peer-to-peer indexing method where users "spot" content on usenet, notifying other clients that the content there and available' and is a usenet news client in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Spotnet for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Spotnet alternative is BiglyBT, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Spotnet are Vuze, Binsearch, NZBClub and NewsBin.

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  1. BiglyBT icon
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    BiglyBT is a feature filled, open source, bittorrent client based on the Azureus open source project, now Vuze .

    73 BiglyBT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
    • BiglyBT is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Spotnet.

    • BiglyBT is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Spotnet.

    • BiglyBT is Free and Open SourceSpotnet is Free and Proprietary
  2. Vuze icon
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    Vuze (formerly Azureus) is a free BitTorrent client used to transfer files via the BitTorrent protocol. Vuze is written in Java, and uses the Azureus Engine. In addition to bittorrenting, Vuze allows users to view, publish and share original DVD and HD quality video content.

    72 Vuze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. Binsearch icon
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    Search and browse binary usenet newsgroups.

    Binsearch indexes every binary newsgroup that is supported by the major Usenet providers.

    20 Binsearch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Binsearch is the most popular Web-based alternative to Spotnet.

    • Binsearch is Free Personal and ProprietarySpotnet is Free and Proprietary
  4. NZBClub icon
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    NZBClub index Usenet automatically almost real-time and make it available for NZB search. Search through popular Usenet newsgroups. Fewer results to browse through with a unique Usenet grouping algorithm.

    21 NZBClub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. NewsBin icon
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    NewsBin Pro is a Usenet NNTP newsreader that downloads and decodes binary file attachments to Usenet posts.

    42 NewsBin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • NewsBin is the most popular commercial alternative to Spotnet.

    • NewsBin is Paid and ProprietarySpotnet is Free and Proprietary
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    DrunkenSlug is a usenet indexer providing SSL and integration for Couch Potato, Sonarr, Sabnzd and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. nzb360 icon
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    nzb360 is a full-featured NZB / torrent manager that focuses on providing the best experience possible for controlling all of your usenet and torrent needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • nzb360 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Spotnet.

    • nzb360 is Freemium and ProprietarySpotnet is Free and Proprietary
  8. NZBScout icon
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    NZBScout is an Usenet search engine for movies, TV, Audio, Books, Games and PC to find and download NZB files for free. The modern design of the service and user-friendly functionality provide an easy way to find verified NZB files and download it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. altHUB icon
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    altHUB is a newznab based Usenet indexer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Spotweb icon
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    Spotweb is a decentralized usenet community based on the Spotnet protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Spotweb is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Spotnet.

    • Spotweb is Free and Open SourceSpotnet is Free and Proprietary
  11. nZEDb icon
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    nZEDb is a newsgroups indexer. nZEDb automatically scans usenet, similar to the way google search bots scan the internet. It provides a web-based front-end providing search, browse, and programmable (API) functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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    NZBFriends is a free search engine for Usenet network. The indexer crawls 2000+ newsgroups, has a retention of 1600+ days and about 8 million of NZB files in its database.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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