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Nicotine+ vs Tixati
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 LinuxMacWindows
Pick Nicotine+ if you want a free, open source graphical client for Soulseek on a supported desktop platform. Look elsewhere if you need secure communications or a web interface, since Soulseek is unencrypted and Nicotine+ has no web interface.
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Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows
Tixati combines core torrent protocols with bandwidth tools and features such as RSS, IP filtering, and channels. Its Android version has fewer features than the desktop editions.
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| Nicotine+ | Tixati | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nicotine-plus.org | tixati.com |
| On peer-to-peer file sharing software | #16 of 36 | #20 of 36 |
Nicotine+: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL v3.0 or later.
- Available on GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS.
- Compatible with other Soulseek clients.
- Linux installation options include packages, Flatpak, Snap, PPA, and PyPI.
- The team says the client does not collect data it uses or stores.
What to know first
- Soulseek uses an unencrypted protocol not intended for secure communication.
- There is no web interface.
- Magnet links are not supported.
- The standalone Windows package can conflict with the installed variant's shared data and configuration folder.
Tixati: what it does well
- Free, with optional donations.
- Supports DHT, PEX, and magnet links.
- Offers bandwidth management and charting.
- Channels support sharing, chat, search, and streaming.
- Windows and Linux have portable editions.
What to know first
- Android build is experimental.
- Android lacks RSS, Channels, and Scheduler.
- I2P transfers require an external client.
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