Side by side
KTorrent vs Soulseek
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 Linux
KTorrent offers detailed torrent, file-selection and network controls at no cost on Linux. Its listed platform is limited to Linux, and the product page does not provide specific data-collection details.
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Soulseek offers free file sharing with search, rooms, and selective downloading across three desktop platforms. Users should understand its unsupported status, possible connection barriers, and requirement to share legally permitted material.
Visit SoulseekThe facts
| KTorrent | Soulseek | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.kde.org | slsknet.org |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #23 of 36 | #19 of 36 |
KTorrent: what it does well
- Runs multiple torrents simultaneously.
- Offers global and per-torrent speed limits.
- Supports selective downloads and file priorities.
- Includes DHT, magnet links and proxy connections.
- Available under the GPL-2.0+ license.
What to know first
- Listed platform is Linux only.
- No free trial is listed.
Soulseek: what it does well
- Free on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Search and selective downloads
- Private rooms with operators
- Ad-free and no bundled software
- Donations add account privileges
What to know first
- Service is described as unsupported
- Server access may be revoked
- Mac build requires OSX 13 or higher
- TCP access can be blocked
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