File Sharing & Peer to Peer (57 programs)

Send Anywhere - File Transfer
5
Free
Free File-Sharing Service for Personal and Professional Use
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: A user-friendly and free file transfer service. One-time keys act as additional firewalls. It is possible to transfer large files. No limits in regards to the number of downloads.
CONS: Requires a fair amount of memory (75.7 megabytes). Older systems may encounter issues. Others may be able to surreptitiously obtain the six-digit key. 32-bit processors not supported.
BitTyrant
5
Free
A selfish bittorrent client that improves performance
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allocates bandwidth more "democratically". Can increase speeds of Azureus by up to 3 times.
CONS: Same old interface as Azureus. Speeds depend on your connection.
Transmission
4.1
Free
Open-source torrent client for desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fast and lightweight. Easy to use. Support for BitTorrent v2 and Hybrid torrents.
CONS: No proxy support. Struggles with multiple active torrents.
TorrentDam
4.2
Free
Search multiple torrents instantly
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Searches 7 different torrent sites at once. Fast results. Easy to use.
CONS: Requires a browser to display results. Use will diminish over time.
OneSwarm
4.3
Free
Web based BitTorrent client with a focus on privacy
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very secure. Ideal for sharing between friends and colleagues. Free to use.
CONS: Web based interface. Needs a better user guide. Doesn't work with Internet Explorer.
TVShows
4.1
Free
Track your favorite TV show torrents
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: No need to manually search and track torrents. Automatically downloads torrents for you. Configure image quality.
CONS: Doesn't retrieve torrents after searching. Seems incomplete in areas. Doesn't download actual torrent files for you.
iSwipe
4.1
Trial version
Multi-protocol search and download tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: 12 different sources of files.
CONS: Not updated for a while. Can't add more sources. Slows down if connected to too many sources. Lack of help.
Vuze (Azureus)
3.7
Free
Super fast and media rich bit-torrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fast download times. Free to use. Highly customisable. Can be configured to work only with VPNs. Returns a huge number of hits.
CONS: Bloated compared to other P2P apps. Tries to install toolbars.
qBittorrent
3.7
Free
Easy to use BitTorrent client with lots of options
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very easy to set up and use. Built-in search engine. Torrent creator. Web interface.
CONS: Search engine requires the installation of a special plug-in.
uTorrent Beta
3.6
Free
The latest beta version of the best P2P client for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Good performance. Optimized use for notebook. Light.
CONS: Beta version isn't yet stable.
Folx Torrent Client
3.5
Free
Fast and intuitive torrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Fast and lightweight. Splitting downloads into threads. Smart Tagging.
CONS: Its advanced features are freely available with other solutions.
eDonkey (Overnet)
3.6
Free
A clumsy client...for the largest P2P network
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Access many networks.
CONS: Confusing interface. Network is repeatedly shut down. Uses a lot of memory.
Butter Project
3.8
Free
A free open-source video streaming app for programmers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: It is designed for easy forking so you won’t have to change your core a lot. The modular design makes it easy to use as a base for streaming apps.
CONS: The tool is not very popular and there is only a small online forum community. You need a fair amount of programming skill for the post-install bug-hunt.
XDonkey
3.7
Free
Excellent and functional Mldonkey client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: xDonkey is good to find files. Advanced search tool.
CONS: Old interface. Not updated for a while.
Deluge
3.5
Free
A free (gpl) app for Mac, by Deluge Team
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Tomato Torrent
3.5
Free
Simple and stable bittorrent
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Uses up little memory. Quick resume. Stable and simple. Create your trackers. Use AppleScripts.
CONS: Limited features.
ShakesPeer
3.9
Free
Direct connect P2P client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple interface. Saves your searches, friends and bookmarks. Search by type.
CONS: Limited advanced search (size).
acqlite
3.5
Free
A free Acquisition clone
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Quick search. Integrates with iTunes. Includes filters.
CONS: Automatically logs on.
XFactor
3.6
Free
A friendly alternative Mac P2P client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: iTunes integration. Access to major P2P networks.
CONS: Discontinued.
mlMac
3.5
Free
Autosufficient mlnet client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Set custom platform for .ini and temp folders.
CONS: No longer in development.

File Sharing & Peer to Peer (57 programs)

Send Anywhere - File Transfer

BitTyrant

Transmission

TorrentDam

OneSwarm

TVShows

iSwipe

Vuze (Azureus)

qBittorrent

uTorrent Beta

Folx Torrent Client

eDonkey (Overnet)

Butter Project

XDonkey

Deluge

Tomato Torrent

ShakesPeer

acqlite

XFactor

mlMac

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