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 Windows, Web-based, Linux, Self-Hosted and Mac 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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Spotnet is a usenet client that utilizes a peer-to-peer indexing method where users "spot" content on usenet, notifying other clients that the content is there and available.

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Spotnet alternatives page was last updated May 7, 2021
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  1. BiglyBT icon
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    BiglyBT

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

    74 BiglyBT alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    Top BiglyBT Features

    1.  Torrenting
    2. I2P icon  i2P integration
    3.  Download torrents
    4.  Swarm Merging
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    7.  Java based
    8.  Anonymous Chat
    9.  Integrated Chat
    10.  Built-in player
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Support for WebTorrent
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    • 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
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    Vuze

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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.

    74 Vuze alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome

    Vuze Features

    1.  Built-in player
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Built-in Video Converter
    6.  Built-in Antivirus
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  4. Binsearch icon
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    Binsearch

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    Search and browse binary usenet newsgroups.

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

    21 Binsearch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Binsearch iconSpotnet Icon

    Binsearch VS Spotnet

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

    • Binsearch is Free Personal and ProprietarySpotnet is Free and Proprietary
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    NZBClub

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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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Discontinued

    Website unavailable.

    NZBClub iconSpotnet Icon

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  6. NewsBin icon
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    NewsBin

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

    42 NewsBin alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NewsBin Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  NZB Streaming
    3.  PAR2
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    NewsBin iconSpotnet Icon

    NewsBin VS Spotnet

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    • NewsBin is the most popular commercial alternative to Spotnet.

    • NewsBin is Paid and ProprietarySpotnet is Free and Proprietary
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    nzb360

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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.

    41 nzb360 alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    nzb360 VS Spotnet

    Is nzb360 a good alternative to Spotnet?
     

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

    • nzb360 is Freemium and ProprietarySpotnet is Free and Proprietary
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    NZBScout

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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.

    21 NZBScout alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    NZBScout iconSpotnet Icon

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    drunkenslug.com

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    DrunkenSlug is a usenet indexer providing SSL and integration for Couch Potato, Sonarr, Sabnzd and more.

    21 drunkenslug.com alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    The site is no longer taking new users.

    drunkenslug.com iconSpotnet Icon

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    altHUB

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    altHUB is a newznab based Usenet indexer.

    21 altHUB alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    altHUB iconSpotnet Icon

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  12. Spotweb icon
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    Spotweb

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    Spotweb is a decentralized usenet community based on the Spotnet protocol.

    19 Spotweb alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Spotweb Features

    1.  Spotnet Protocol Support
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    Spotweb VS Spotnet

    Is Spotweb a good alternative to Spotnet?
     

    • Spotweb is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Spotnet.

    • Spotweb is Free and Open SourceSpotnet is Free and Proprietary
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    nZEDb

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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.

    17 nZEDb alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Ninan icon
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    Ninan

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    NINAN is a web application to download binary content from news servers. Ninan supports the nzb file format for easy download and runs on a server or workstation on a OS supporting java 1.6+.

    41 Ninan alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    The project is not updated since 2010 and the official website is no longer available. Last version, 2.1.0, released in June 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Ninan iconSpotnet Icon

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