Download Network File Sharing - Best Software & Apps

  • MegaDownloader

    1.7

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    MegaDownloader - A Free and fast Way to Download from Mega.co.nz

    6
    332 votes
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    • PROS: Free, Fast, Simple
    • CONS: Limited to one site, No preloaded extra languages
  • Free Torrent Download

    Beta 0.0.12.1230

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    Torrenting without hassle

    7
    107 votes
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    • PROS: Easy to use with an included user's guide, Well-designed and clear interface, Fast download speeds where feasible
    • CONS: Is bundled with some potentially unwanted software
  • Vuze

    5.7.0.0

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    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    High definition movies and downloads to your PC

    7
    1051 votes
    • PROS: Fast downloads, Lots of options, Open source, Free
    • CONS: Uses a lot of memory, Torrent files can expire, Not as user-friendly as eMule
  • FrostWire

    6.3.6

    License
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    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    Mac

    Search Download and Listen to Music in one for Free

    7
    686 votes
    • PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use,
    • CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features,
  • Ares

    2.4.0

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    Platform
    Windows

    Fast and unlimited P2P file sharing

    7
    2578 votes
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    • PROS: Really easy to use , Minimal wait to download files , Media player included
    • CONS: Intermittent connection problems
  • uTorrent Portable

    3.4.5.41202

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    Use your favorite torrent client anywhere

    7
    363 votes
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    • PROS: Clear, easy to use interface, Complete preferences menu, No installation required, Very light on resources
    • CONS: Being a portable app, you can't associate .torrent files with it
  • BitTorrent

    for Mac build 41922 7.4.3

    License
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    Platform
    Mac

    The original Bittorrent client

    6
    296 votes
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    • PROS: Simple interface, Search box integrated into client, Works with official bittorrent website,
    • CONS: Non-customizable interface, Limited download statistics, Downloading doesn't work very well
  • BitComet

    1.39

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    Innovative P2P BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client

    7
    1188 votes
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    • PROS: Lots of features, Preview files, Intelligent disk cache, Uses new non bittorrent source technology, First P2P client to offer stable 64Bit version
    • CONS: Could be complicated for beginners, Interface is quite dated, No chat feature, User base has declined, Ads can be intrusive
  • LuckyWire

    1.0.0.2

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    Platform
    Windows

    A fast, efficient LimeWire clone

    6
    65 votes
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    • PROS: Same appearance and functionality as LimeWire, Fast connection and downloads, Works with Torrent files, No ads
    • CONS: Fake results are harder to spot, Built-in player only for audio files
  • Transmission

    2.84

    License
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    Platform
    Mac

    Super lightweight Bittorrent client

    7
    167 votes
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    • PROS: Prioritize and set stall times, Set global and per-torrent connections, Speed limit mode, Label, filter and sort by groups, Encryption, Extensive display info
    • CONS: No advanced statistics, Anonymous connections removed
  • eMule

    0.50a

    License
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    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Search and share files with other eMule users

    6
    2651 votes
    • PROS: Intuitive search options, Very configurable , Download statistics, Lots of results
    • CONS: Doesn't support torrent files, Some fake or unsafe servers, The credit system makes the initial download much slower
  • Bit Che

    3.5

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    Free Download Platform for Entertainment Lovers

    7
    75 votes
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    • PROS: Supports most existing torrent platforms, A very safe platform, Available in dozens of different languages,
    • CONS: Can be a bit slow, The design looks quite basic,

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