FrostWire

6.2easy start · #13 of 33
in Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, Linux, Mac, Windows.

FrostWire is ranked #13 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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FrostWire Free Free download · no subscriptions required frostwire.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Magnet links: Yes
Selective download: Yes
DHT support: Yes

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The record

Product: FrostWire is a BitTorrent client, video downloader, and media player.
Search: Its in-app search connects to torrent search engines and cloud sources, including YouTube, SoundCloud, and Archive.org.
Preview and playback: Users can preview cloud files and play BitTorrent media before downloads finish.
Selective downloads: Users can choose an individual file from a torrent or download the entire package.
Media library: The media library organizes downloads and supports audio and video playback, playlists, and internet radio stations.
Content distribution: FrostWire uses the BitTorrent P2P network to let people share their content without paying for centralized hosting bandwidth.
Open source: FrostWire describes itself as an open-source project and links to its source code for forking and hacking.
Developer tools: FrostWire publishes Telluride, a command-line video downloader, and jlibtorrent Java bindings with Maven setup instructions.
System requirements: The listed minimums include Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 11.5.2 or later, Linux 64-bit, or Android 8.0 or later, 256 MB RAM, and an active internet connection.
Download versions: The downloads page lists FrostWire 7.0.4 build 331 for desktop and 3.2.0 build 776 for Android.
Copyright policy: FrostWire says users must agree not to use the software for copyright infringement and condemns copyright infringement.
Intended users: FrostWire says content creators including musicians, filmmakers, writers, software developers, and game developers can use it to distribute their work.
Support resources: The site links to a support FAQ and a YouTube channel with tutorials.
Founded: 2004
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software in 2026#13 of 33

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Sources

frostwire.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
frostwire.com/about· checked 4 Oct 2026
frostwire.com/downloads· checked 4 Oct 2026
frostwire.com/legal· checked 4 Oct 2026