aMule vs BitComet

aMule is a free, GPL-licensed peer-to-peer file-sharing client for the eD2k and Kademlia networks. It can connect to both at the same time and is compatible at the wire level with eMule and other *Mule clients. Search covers eD2k servers and Kademlia, with filters for type, size, and availability and support for AND, OR, and NOT. ICH and AICH checks can identify and repair damaged download chunks, and shared files can be re-hashed for integrity checks. Remote operation is available through a native GUI, REST API, browser Web UI, command-line tool, and legacy WebUI. Its amuled daemon can run without a graphical display on a server, NAS device, or VPS. Remote connections are encrypted; new installations accept connections only from the local machine, and failed logins are throttled. The software supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with packages listed for Windows 10/11, macOS 11.0+, and Linux. Blocked ports can greatly reduce performance.

BitComet is a free download client for BitTorrent, HTTP, and FTP, designed for multiple simultaneous downloads. It supports Magnet Links, HTTP Seeding, DHT, and UDP tracker Protocol v2. During BitTorrent transfers, it can also use HTTP, FTP, and eMule sources. Its Long-Term Seeding Technology searches for more seeds when a download stalls close to completion. For video previews during a download, it prioritizes the file's header and tail. Download controls include global and per-task speed limits, bandwidth scheduling, and automatic shutdown. Network features include tracker-free DHT, Windows ICF and ICS configuration, and UPnP router port mapping. A cloud service connects the BitComet Mobile app to the desktop edition behind NAT or a firewall, using end-to-end encryption. The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android support, as well as Docker images for GUI and WebUI. The free plan is limited to private personal use and non-commercial purposes. BitComet also lists a help wiki, support forum, and email contact.