File Sharing & Peer to Peer (57 programs)

uTorrent
3.2
Free
One-stop solution for easy downloading
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Search for torrents quickly. Lightweight and fast. Works in the background. Doesn’t take too much space. Is free to download and use.
CONS: Doesn’t work with Mac OS Catalina.
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.
FrostWire
3
Free
Frostwire is a torrent client with tons of features
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Built in media player and previewer. Keep track of files with a good UI. Browse for torrents in-app.
CONS: At the basic level just another torrent client.
eMule
3
Free
eMule is a P2P download manager
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: It uses its own method of file sharing. You may use torrents with it. The GUI is easy to understand.
CONS: Each update will fix and create a bug. eMule torrents are not popular enough yet to be worthwhile. The social media functions are fairly redundant outside of academia.
Transmission
4.1
Free
Super lightweight Bittorrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
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.
aMule
3.3
Free
aMule: Free File Sharing & Peer to Peer Program for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
MediaGet
3.3
Free
Software Application to Locate and Download Online Files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: This software has been rated highly by trusted third-party providers. A dedicated application is available for Android tablets and smartphones.
CONS: Torrents may sometimes be incorrectly identified as "dead" when they are active. This system requires 4G speeds in order to function optimally.
LetsView
4.8
Free
Screen mirroring program
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Offers essential tools for casting. Supports cross-platform compatibility. Includes drawing and mark up tool.
CONS: Limited connection time.
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.
Bitlord
4.8
Free
Stream and download at the same time
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy torrent-searching. Can stream videos while downloading. Has Chromecast support. Integrated with OpenSubtitles.
CONS: Often mistaken for malware. Some terms and features are different compared to most similar programs.
rTorrent
4.4
Free
A free to download, Bit Torrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Absolutely Free to Use. Provides Access to Almost Limitless Amounts of Downloads.
CONS: Somewhat Barebones Compared to Competitors. Not Always Clear Whether Torrents Are Available Without License.
MP3 Rocket
3.1
Free
LimeWire-based file sharing network
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Tabbed interface. Easy to navigate and search.
CONS: Searches don't return results.
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.
easyMule
2.8
Free
User-friendly ED2K client that finds anything
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Xtorrent
3.3
Trial version
Clever Bittorrent client with powerful search tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Torrentcasts. Powerful search tool. Send files to specific folders.
CONS: Doesn't let you create torrents. Interface can get crowded.
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.
Nokia Multimedia Transfer
4
Free
Transfer Photos from Your Nokia to Your Mac Seamlessly
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Seamless syncing. Good set of features. Compatible with multiple Nokia devices. Constantly updated.
CONS: May have issues working with certain Mac OS versions. iTunes function may not work. Navigating the gallery could be colossally painful. Doesn’t support all file types.
Deluge
3.5
Free
A free (gpl) app for Mac, by Deluge Team
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac

File Sharing & Peer to Peer (57 programs)

uTorrent

Vuze (Azureus)

qBittorrent

FrostWire

eMule

Transmission

Folx Torrent Client

aMule

MediaGet

LetsView

uTorrent Beta

Bitlord

rTorrent

MP3 Rocket

Butter Project

easyMule

Xtorrent

Send Anywhere - File Transfer

Nokia Multimedia Transfer

Deluge

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