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# Tired of Soulseek? Here are some alternatives
- URL: https://en.blog.themarfa.name/tired-of-soulseek-here-are-some-alternatives/
- Published: 2024-09-24T10:53:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-07T07:52:57.000Z
- Description: Old-timers probably remember things like eMule, DC++, and other peer-to-peer file-sharing networks. Meanwhile, they still exist and even continue to evolve.
- Author: Konstantin Dokuchaev
- Tags: Windows, macos, linux, Soulseek, Nicotine+

Looking for Soulseek alternatives? Below are peer-to-peer file-sharing options that still feel like classic P2P networks — with notes on what each one is good for.

Old-timers probably remember things like eMule, DC++, and other peer-to-peer file-sharing networks. Meanwhile, they still exist and even continue to evolve.

An example of such a network is [**Soulseek**](https://www.slsknet.org/news/), where you can share your files, download files from other users, and chat privately or in public rooms. In short, it's just like the good old days.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/09/image-20.png)

But today's article is not about the network itself, but about an alternative client for it — [**Nicotine+**](https://nicotine-plus.org/).

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/09/------------4.png)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/09/------------2-2.png)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/09/------------3-1.png)

In terms of features, both clients are virtually the same. All important differences are in the details. First, Soulseek worked flawlessly on my macOS Sonoma, unlike Nicotine+.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/09/image-21.png)

Yes, I know the issue can be resolved, but it's still extra hassle for the user.

Apart from that, Nicotine+ only has advantages. This client is written in Python (not QT) with GTK for the graphical interface, which makes it lighter and more visually appealing. It also has open-source code and supports of other languages than English, making it much easier for beginners to navigate and configure.

[Try Nicotine+](https://nicotine-plus.org/)