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File Sharing & Peer to Peer

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uTorrent 1.8.7-build-43796
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Super lightweight torrent client for Mac
1184 votes
2M downloads
- PROS: Extremely lightweight, Very easy to use, Free with no hidden nag screens, Allows you full control over torrents
- CONS: Search tool isn't much use, RSS downloader and torrent wizard not available, No way to add and remove torrent components once it has started
Vuze (Azureus) 5.7.3.0
License
Free (GPL) Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Super fast and media rich bit-torrent client
499 votes
795K downloads
- 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
eMule
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
eMule is a P2P download manager
30 votes
19K downloads
- 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
BitTorrent 7.4.3 build 43797
License
Free (GPL) Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
The original Bittorrent client
465 votes
951K downloads
- PROS: Simple interface, Search box integrated into client, Works with official bittorrent website, Free
- CONS: Non-customizable interface, Limited download statistics, Downloading doesn't work very well
Transmission 2.94
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Super lightweight Bittorrent client
379 votes
453K downloads
- 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
aMule 2.3.1
License
Free (GPL) Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
All-platform eMule P2P client
635 votes
623K downloads
- PROS: Easy-to-use search facility, No spyware or adv, Lots of features for tracking download stats
- CONS: Downloads are slow for new users
qBittorrent 4.1.1
License
Free (GPL) Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Easy to use BitTorrent client with lots of options
32 votes
15K downloads
- 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 6.7.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Frostwire is a torrent client with tons of features
511 votes
2M downloads
- 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.
MP3 Rocket 5.1.9
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
LimeWire-based file sharing network
473 votes
266K downloads
- PROS: Tabbed interface, Easy to navigate and search
- CONS: Searches don't return results
uTorrent Beta Beta 1.8.6.35115
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
The latest beta version of the best P2P client for Mac
161 votes
300K downloads
- PROS: Good performance, Optimized use for notebook, Light
- CONS: Beta version isn't yet stable

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