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Nicotine+

Ch 177.2of 33 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsGNU/Linux, Windows, macOS
  4. 4Magnet linksNo
  5. 5Web interfaceNo
  6. 6Remote controlNo
  7. 7DHT supportNo
  8. 8VPN bindingYes
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Overview

Nicotine+ is ranked #17 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Nicotine+ plans and pricing

All plans
Nicotine+ Free Free and open source software · GPL v3.0 or later nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan
Yesnicotine-plus.org
Supported platforms
GNU/Linux, Windows, macOSnicotine-plus.org
Magnet links
Nonicotine-plus.org
Web interface
Nonicotine-plus.org
Remote control
Nonicotine-plus.org
DHT support
Nonicotine-plus.org
VPN binding
Yesnicotine-plus.org

Facts

Purpose
Nicotine+ is a graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer network.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Core use
It lets people share files, chat, and find others with similar interests.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Compatibility
It is designed to remain fully compatible with other Soulseek clients.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Technology
Nicotine+ is written in Python and uses GTK for its graphical user interface.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
License
Nicotine+ is free and open source software released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Privacy
The Nicotine+ Team says it does not collect data used or stored by the client.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Network security
The site says Soulseek is an unencrypted protocol that is not intended for secure communication.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Server terms
When connecting to the default Soulseek server, users agree to Soulseek’s rules and terms of service; that server is not operated by the Nicotine+ Team.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Platforms
The site lists downloads for GNU/Linux and related systems, Windows, and macOS.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Windows support
Official Windows installers are available for x64 on Windows 10 or later and ARM64 on Windows 11 or later.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
macOS support
Official Apple Silicon and Intel installers are available for macOS 11 Big Sur or later.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Linux packaging
The download page lists distribution packages, Flatpak and Snap, a team PPA for Ubuntu and Debian, and PyPI installation.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Windows limitation
The standalone Windows package shares its application data and configuration folder with the installed variant, so the two can conflict.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026
Support and community
The project directs users to its issue tracker for problems or suggestions and lists an IRC channel for community chat.nicotine-plus.org · 7 Oct 2026

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