Top 10 and best p2p torrent clients for 2009

Shafiq Rehman — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:13:34 +0000

P2P file sharing has increased in recent years for many reasons, ranging from the desire to share copyrighted files without revealing one’s network identity and risking legal action to distrust in governments, concerns over mass observation and data retention. There is a list, which help those people who are searching to use reliable P2P applications which will fulfill their requirements.

Limewire

Limewire is probably the good and best p2p software right now. Limewire is a peer-to-peer file sharing client for the Java podium, which uses the Gnutella network to explore and transfer files between users. Limewire is free software, published under the GNU License, but it also has a Pro version which enables superior optimized search.

Ares

Ares is a free open foundation p2p file sharing program that capable users to share any digital file. Some characteristics that set it separately from other p2p softwares are its controlling library organizer, chat rooms, built-in audio and video player. Ares mechanically finds new sources and downloads files from several users at once making it one of the greatest p2p programs. Ares also has maintained for BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations.

BearShare

Bearshare allows you share files and download from everybody on the world-wide Gnutella peer-to-peer information network, just like limewire. You can download the most recent mp3 music, movies and much more. What sets Bearshare apart from other P2P networks is its Instant Messaging system. You can have your own profile picture and move with other people.

Shareaza

Shareaza is a peer-to-peer client for Windows that lets you to download any kind of file accessible for sharing by its users. Shareaza can connect to up to four different Peer-to-Peer networks, allowing for access to hundreds of thousands of varied users and making it one of the largest P2P networks around the world. It also has many ideal features with a skinnable interface and support for plugins

Frostwire

Frostwireis a free open source p2p files sharing software. It is an open source program and it has no spyware or adware. Some of its unique characteristics include bittorent support, itunes integration, proxy support, and community chat rooms.

Kceasy

Kceasy is a secure and totally free p2p program that supports gnutella, ares, and open FT networks. KCeasy is an open source project so you can rest assured that its spyware and adware free. At present it supports only WIndows OS but you can try Poisoned for MacOS.

uTorrent

At present, uTorrent is the very famous p2p client around the world.

iMesh

iMesh is possibly the preeminent p2p software for downloading audio and videos. It boasts of having approximately 15 million free songs and videos. It comes in several languages which include english, french, dutch, spanish among others. It also has a small player which grants you to play music and video files from within iMesh.

Kaaza

Kazaa is one of the previous p2p program and its still kicking! Kazaa has been around for a long time meaning they have many loyal users and lots of files being shared between users. It also characteristics built-in virus defense as well as keep away form adult and unsafe files from being shown. You can also modify the toolbars to your liking.

StrongDC++

StrongDC++ is another source p2p software. It shares files through the Direct Connect Network. It is a alteration of the program DC++ even though it incorporates many other features not originate in DC++. Its major features include Segmented File downloading, partial file sharing, download/upload limiter, and customization to the look and feel of the program.

Top 10 and The Best P2P File Sharing Softwares (30)

Top 10 and The Best P2P File Sharing Softwares

Shafiq Rehman — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:09:03 +0000

I have been using different p2p application for last few months and according to my opinion, LimeWire is the best p2p that is fulfilling my needs. Recently I downloaded many other p2p file sharing applications for research purposes and give them a try.Here I bring you the list of best P2P software sharing applications available for free to download music, videos, images, programs and documents in no particular order.

1. Limewire - The Fastest File Sharing Program on the Planet

LimeWire is a fast, easy-to-use file sharing program that contains no spyware, adware or other bundled software. Compatible with all major platforms and running over the Gnutella network, LimeWire’s open source code, is freely available to the public and developed in part by a devoted programmer community. LimeWire is offered in dozens of languages and is available in LimeWire BASIC, a free version

2. Shareaza - Bringing P2P Togethe

Shareaza is the most luxurious and sophisticated file sharing system you’ll find. It can harness the power of up to four separate peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, including EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Shareaza’s native network, Gnutella2 (G2).

Not only that, but Shareaza is completely FREE and won’t show any annoying ads or pop-ups. It won’t install any unwanted third party programs that can wreak havoc with your computer. No spyware, no registration, no “paid version”. Just download and use. Simple.

3. Kazaa - Fast Safe & Free

Kazaa is an extremely popular P2P system used for music, freeware and other file sharing over the Internet. Kazaa and Kazaa Lite use a decentralized P2P model based on the FastTrack protocol.

4. iMesh - Legal P2P

iMesh claims that P2P file sharing is 100% legal. Over 15 million FREE songs & videos Over 2 million original high quality songs licensed from the record labels.

5. BearShare- Create, Share and Publish!

With the world’s fastest downloads, you can instantaneously access millions of songs and explore a great music community. You can also download entire albums or individual songs.

Using BearShare you get:

Instant connections
World’s fastest downloads
Search by artist, title and album to get instant search results
All new music and video player
A vibrant music community with many ways to connect and share music with others
Staff-designed playlists
Unique compilations and great mood music
New releases
BearShare recommendations as well as lists of top-played songs
Definitely NO adware or spyware

6. eMule

The eMule project started with the goal of building an improved free eDonkey client. eMule has achieved a large user base, connecting both to the eDonkey P2P file sharing network and a few others. It contains no advertising, and its software base is well-maintained by an open source development team. The chief limitation of eMule’s P2P file sharing program is its speed: eMule typically performs downloading much slower than other P2P clients.

7. Gigatribe

GigaTribe (also known as TribalWeb) is a revolutionary program that lets you share entire folders with friends in a private peer to peer (P2P) environment. Share all your files (home movies, pictures, documents…) no matter how large they are. It’s secure, encrypted…and free!

8. Bittorrent

BitTorrent is another free P2P software application. It has attracted a loyal following among those interested in sharing movies and television programs. The offical BitTorrent P2P client generally does not support bandwidth throttling, meaning that it will tend to monopolize a network connection and not allow surfing the Internet or otherwise utilizing the network while files are being downloaded or uploaded. A freely-available alternative BitTorrent client overcomes this limitation.

9. Winmx

WinMX offers a large P2P file sharing network and a feature-rich client program that has evolved over years of development. True, WinMX has a reputation for being complex and more difficult to use than some alternatives. However, WinMX also provides power to users in managing their downloads, and it offers a wide selection of music (MP3) files. Some WinMX users report waiting in long queues to download popular files. WinMX software runs only on the Windows family of operating systems.

10. Morpheus

Morpheus P2P client application downloads exist in both free and paid Ultra versions. Compared to the free version, the Morpheus Ultra download additionally removes bundled advertising. Morpheus clients are capable of searching Gnutella2, FastTrack, eDonkey2K and Overnet P2P networks.

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