Downloads : 81922
( 41 reviews )

LimeWire is a file sharing program running on the Gnutella Network. It is open standard software running on an open protocol, free for the public to use. LimeWire allows you to share any file such as .mp3s, .avis, .jpgs, .tiffs, etc. (more...)

Open Source
5.5.16
Downloads : 28984
( 19 reviews )

Transmission has been built from the ground up to be a lightweight, yet powerful BitTorrent client. Its simple, intuitive interface is designed to integrate tightly with whatever computing environment you choose to use. Transmission strikes a balance between providing useful functionality without feature bloat. Furthermore, it is free for anyone to use or modify. (more...)

Open Source
2.52
2.50b1
Downloads : 24965
( 14 reviews )

Originally, mlDonkey was a Linux client for the eDonkey network. Now it also supports gnutella, Direct-Connect, Soulseek, openNapster, and others. mlDonkey runs as a daemon, in the background, that can run, downloading and sharing files, 24 hours a day. You can interact with your mldonkey daemon, either locally or remotely, by a telnet interface, a WEB interface or a GTK GUI. (more...)

GPL
3.1.2
Downloads : 23718
( 10 reviews )

Deluge is a Bittorrent client written in Python and GTK+. Deluge is intended to bring a native, full-featured client to Linux, BSD, and other *NIX GTK desktop environments such as Gnome and XFCE. Deluge is developed by Zachtib and Kripkenstein, and is currently being maintained and hosted here at deluge-torrent.org.

GPL
1.3.5
1.3.0 rc2
Downloads : 22265
( 15 reviews )

KTorrent is a BitTorrent program for KDE. KTorrent main features include : Downloads torrent files, Upload and download speed capping; Internet searching using various search engines, you can even add your own; UDP Trackers; Port forwarding with UPnP;Protocol encryption; Bandwith scheduling; Directory scanner to automatically load torrents in certain directories.

GPL
4.2.0
4.1beta1
Downloads : 20296
( 1 review )

FrostWire, a BitTorrent/Gnutella Peer-to-Peer client, is a collaborative effort from many Open Source developers and contributors from all around the world. FrostWire main features: Completely Free & Open Source! Faster Download Speeds iTunes Compatible! BTIH Magnet Torrent Downloads Send Large Files and Folders Internet Radio support New and Improved Skins New Media Library and Audio Player .

GPL
5.3.6
Downloads : 18172
( 6 reviews )

Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality. If you and your friends, family or business contacts are using webcams, you can also make free video calls. (more...)

Freeware
2.0.0.72
2.2 Beta
Downloads : 14135
( 2 reviews )

AMule is an eMule-like client for the eD2k and Kademlia networks, supporting multiple platforms. aMule stands for all-platform Mule. Currently aMule (officially) supports a wide variety of platforms and operating systems, being compatible with more than 60 different hardware+OS configurations. (more...)

GPL
2.3.1
2.3.1rc2
Downloads : 11245
( 2 reviews )

Azureus implements the BitTorrent protocol using java language.The BitTorrent protocol is a new way of exchanging or distributing data over the internet. Downloading also means uploading, and the amounts of each are linked, to ensure fairness and rapidity in the spread of the file at hand. (more...)

Open Source
4.7
Downloads : 7720
( 1 review )

BitTorrent’s software client allows you to quickly download high-quality digital content such as video, music, and games. Available in over 20 languages, it harnesses our community of over 70 million users to deliver files to your PC faster than anything else out there. (more...)

Freeware
5.2.2
Downloads : 6068
( 7 reviews )

GNUnet is a framework for secure peer-to-peer networking that does not use any centralized or otherwise trusted services. A first service implemented on top of the networking layer allows anonymous censorship-resistant file-sharing. GNUnet uses a simple, excess-based economic model to allocate resources. (more...)

GPL
0.9.1
Downloads : 5363
( 4 reviews )

QBittorrent project was created with the idea of developping a new Bittorrent client for Linux that would be easy to use, good looking, featureful but lightweight. qBittorrent can now be considered as a good alternative to other bittorrent clients. (more...)

GPL
2.9.6
Downloads : 5336
( 2 reviews )

EMule is one of the biggest and most reliable peer-to-peer file sharing clients around the world. eMule is based on the eDonkey2000; thanks to it's open source policy many developers are able to contribute to the project, making the network more efficient with each release. (more...)

GPL
0.49a
Downloads : 3775
( 5 reviews )

NEsGUI is a peer-to-peer file sharing application written by Neill Miller in GTK+ which utilizes the NEshare library. NEsGUI would most aptly be compared to a Napster like application. It's one of the simplest and least creative applications utilizing the NEshare peer-to-peer file sharing library.

GPL
0.1.4
Downloads : 3672
( 5 reviews )

LibTorrent is a BitTorrent library written in C++ for *nix, with a focus on high performance and good code. The library differentiates itself from other implementations by transfering directly from file pages to the network stack. On high-bandwidth connections it is able to seed at 3 times the speed of the official client. rTorrent uses ncurses and is ideal for use with screen or dtach. (more...)

GPL
0.7.9
Downloads : 2515
( Not rated )

Valknut is an open source cross platform client for the Direct Connect network. Valknut only supports the old NMDC protocol, and has no support for the new ADC protocol which is being developed by the DC++ team.

GPL
0.3.23
0.3.21a
Downloads : 2485
( 1 review )

TorrentFlux is an web-based system for managing bit torrent file transfers. (more...)

GPL
2.4
Downloads : 1997
( 4 reviews )

Gtk-gnutella is a server/client for Gnutella. It runs on every Unix-like system which supports GTK+ (1.2 or above) and libxml. The GNOME desktop environment is not required. It is currently developed and tested under Linux (Debian) as well as NetBSD. (more...)

GPL
0.97.1
0.96.6u
Downloads : 1637
( Not rated )

Vatata system is an end-to-end and large-scale solution for publishing , delivery and reception of streaming contents. This platform is an open system completely based on internet. Its grid and p2p technology guarantees the low-cost and clear delivery of content to millions of internet users. (more...)

Freeware
1.4
Downloads : 1624
( 3 reviews )

TkNapster is a bare-bones Napster client written in Tcl/Tk. It supports chat, firewalled download and upload, hotlists and a limited set of privileged user (e.g. moderator/admin) functions.

GPL
0.5.21
Downloads : 1585
( Not rated )

Quamachi is a Hamachi GUI for Linux, residing in the System Tray.

GPL
0.3.0
Downloads : 1515
( 2 reviews )

Jungle Monkey (JM) is a distributed file sharing program. You join channels where people offer files for download. You can offer your own files and create your own channels as well. Once you download a file, others can connect to you to get that file. You can also search for files.

GPL
Downloads : 1503
( 1 review )

XmNap is a Motif napster client. It supports chat, firewalled download and upload, hotlist and a limited set of privileged user (e.g. moderator/admin) functions.

GPL
0.2.13
Downloads : 1455
( Not rated )

BTG is a bittorrent client implemented in C++ and using the Rasterbar Libtorrent library. BTG provides a Ncurses, Gtkmm and WWW GUI, which communicate with a common backend running the actual bittorrent operation.

GPL
0.9.8
13-01-2007
Downloads : 772
( 9 reviews )

Knapster is a KDE linux clone of the windows Napster client for mp3 search and downloads. It is still in development but contains most of the features that Napster currently has.

GPL
1
2
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