aMule
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VisitaMule vs BiglyBT
What both publish
| Fact | aMule | BiglyBT |
|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth controls | Token-bucket limiters provide hard upload and download caps, while slot controls regulate simultaneous upload clients. | Bandwidth limits can be applied globally, per download, tag, peer group, network or peer, with scheduling available. |
| Founded | 2003 | 2003 |
| License | aMule is released under GNU GPL version 2.0. | The Android listing identifies the source as GPL licensed, and the published terms reproduce GNU GPL conditions. |
| Maker identity | The active project is maintained under the amule-org GitHub organization; the previous repository says its sole owner became unreachable and maintainers moved the project. | The software is published by Bigly Software, whose Google Play listing gives a Vancouver, British Columbia address. |
| Remote control | The project provides amulegui, amulecmd, the legacy amuleweb interface and the newer amuleapi REST/Web UI. | The Android app can remotely control BiglyBT and compatible Transmission RPC clients. |
aMule plans
- aMuleFree
BiglyBT plans
- Free softwareFree
Pick aMule if…
aMule suits users seeking a free file-sharing client for eD2k and Kademlia, including those who want command-line or headless operation. It also provides remote-control options and download integrity checks.
Pick BiglyBT if…
BiglyBT suits people looking for an ad-free BitTorrent client with bandwidth controls, discovery tools, and network privacy options. Its media features and Android remote-control support may also suit users who want those capabilities alongside downloading.