Side by side
aMule vs BitLord
Both stand on peer-to-peer file sharing software. 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.
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Free plan AndroidMacWindows
Choose BitLord if you want a free torrent app with streaming during downloads, Chromecast support and multilingual subtitles. It is available on Android, macOS and Windows, but each platform has a minimum version requirement.
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| aMule | BitLord | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | amule-org.github.io | bitlord.com |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #1 of 36 | #5 of 36 |
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.
BitLord: what it does well
- Free to use at no cost.
- Plays videos while they are downloading.
- Streams to a TV through Chromecast during downloads.
- Fetches multilingual subtitles from OpenSubtitles.
- Supports selective downloads and playlists.
What to know first
- Windows support requires Windows 10 or later.
- macOS support requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later.
- Android support requires Android 7.0 or later.
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