Side by side
aMule vs Avidemux
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
aMule combines file sharing across two networks with search controls, integrity checks, and several remote operation methods. Network access matters: blocked ports can sharply reduce performance, and the documentation says they need to be opened and forwarded.
Visit aMule Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux The facts
| aMule | Avidemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | amule-org.github.io | avidemux.sourceforge.net |
| Best place | #1 on peer-to-peer file sharing software | #1 on text-to-speech software |
aMule: what it does well
- Connects to eD2k and Kademlia simultaneously.
- Search supports filters and AND, OR, and NOT operators.
- ICH and AICH checks can repair corrupted chunks.
- Offers remote GUI, REST API, browser UI, and CLI.
- Headless daemon can run on servers, NAS devices, or VPS instances.
What to know first
- Blocked ports can greatly reduce performance.
- Magnet handling is limited to eD2k-compatible links.
- Network interface binding is unavailable on BSD.