1- LimeWire

LimeWire has been there for a while and is the number one choice for a lot of P2P users.  It offers the fastest P2P downloads with a built-in media player that let’s you view the downloaded files in the software. It doesn’t contain any spyware, adware, or bundled software. Lets you download your files from multiple hosts and works great with Mac, Linux and windows.

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2- Shareaza

Shareaza is another great P2P Application which is availablie in 27 different languages. It supports the Gnutella, Gnutella2, EDonkey Network, BitTorrent, FTP and HTTP network protocols plus handle magnet links, ed2k links, Piolet links and Gnutella links.  Ther interface is clean, fast and easy to use.

There are no pop-ups, nothing, gives you the ability to download from multiple sources. You can preview comments before downloading anything. They also provide you with customization tools, giving you the ability to choose from dozens of different looks or even make your own skin and share it to the world.

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3- iMesh

iMesh is the ultimate P2P file sharing application which is 100% legal. It overs over 15 Million free songs, videos and much more. Features include:

• Instant connections
• World’s fastest downloads
• Search by artist, title and album to get instant search results
• All new music and video player
• A vibrant music community with many ways to connect and share music with others
• Staff-designed playlists
• Unique compilations and great mood music
• New releases
• iMesh recommendations as well as lists of top-played songs
• Definitely NO adware or spyware

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4- Acquisition

Acquisition is a great P2P file sharing application for MAC users. It lets you search and download files from millions of Mac and Windows users. It’s optimized for the fastest transfers – Gnutella & BitTorrent. One of the great features of this software is that it lets you automatically send downloaded files to iTunes and your iPod or iPhone.

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5- Apollon

Apollon is a P2P File sharing application for Linux users.  It uses a plugin system which allows you to choose which network or multiple networks you wish to use. Finally, plugins for the OpenNap and SoulSeek networks are under development. Features Include:

• Searching and downloading from several networks at the same time
• Tabbed searching
• Preview of mp3 and videos (you need kde-multimedia installed)
• Configure giFT and your plugins with Apollon’s settings dialog
• FirstRun wizard to get started easily
• systemtray docking
• Download in the background
• Apollon can connect to a remote giFT daemon
• Chat for Apollon users
• Comes in several languages

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6- BearFlix

BearFlix is a P2P application for windows users which focuses on Videos only. It’s optimized for fast downloading for video files and you can

• Connect to more sources and download video faster
• Find more free video files with a ‘deep search’ mechanism
• Reliable free downloads – automatic resume mechanism
• Improved user interface, designed for Video downloads
• Video specific media player
• Automatic Virus protection
• Configurable Parental controls
• Easy to use, just install, and GO!
• Download videos online for free!

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7- FilesWire

FilesWire is a very interesting P2P file sharing utility. The unique thing about FilesWire is that it’s web based, you don’t have to download or install anything, no plugins required. FilesWire is a full P2P client that operates inside your browser using Java, all you need to do is click Start FilesWire to begin.

8- FrostWire

Frostwire is another great p2p file sharing prrgram for the GnuTella and Bittorrent protocols. It is more faster, more secure, and has broader search results because it also includes LimeWire Pro features for free.

Features Include:

• Completely Free & Open Source
• BitTorrent Support
• Turbo-Charged Download Speeds
• Absolutely NO Spyware or Adware
• Connects to more sources
• Creative Commons license support
• Max. speed network connections
• Junk Result Filters
• Community Chat Rooms
• iTunes Integration
• Firewall-to-firewall transfers
• Proxy Support

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9-  BearShare

BearShare is one of the best P2P Sharing software for people who are into music. BearShare gives your iPod and MP3 support and over 20 million songs and videos. It lets you find, download, share and publish audio / video files easily and you can listen and download songs that are 100% legal.

With their latest updated software, you get:

• Instant connections
• A powerful search engine
• Great tools to share and experience music
• Playlists, unique compilations and great mood music

It features:

• Unlimited music downloads!
• iPod and MP3 players support!
• Make new friends and connect with old ones.
• Share, Discover and Download music and videos.
• View other users’ profiles, photos and music library.
• Connect with users that share a passion for the same artists.

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10- Kazaa

Everyone (Almost) knows and remembers Kazaa. It is one of the older P2P file sharing application out there. It features built-in virus protection as well as filters to avoid adult and dangerous files from being shown during your search. It Features:

• PowerFul Search Engine, Up to 3000 results per search
• Very Fast Downloads
• Free Online calls Worldwide
• Free built-in Advanced virus protection
• No Spyware
• Multiple simultaneous searches
• Multiple search result tabs
• Download from multiple sources
• Preview files option
• Customizable Skins
• Shared playlists

And much much more.

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These were the best P2P File sharing applications in my opinion. Although, there are a lot more that other people recommend. I have listed atleast 10 more P2P File sharing applications that you might find interesting.

11- giFT

12- KCeasy

13- Kiwi Alpha

14- MP3 Rocket

15- Phex

16- Poisoned

17- Symella

18- Cabos

19- XFactor

20- StrongDC++