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EiskaltDC++

File sharing program using DC and ADC protocols.

  • Completely free
  • Linux
  • Open source

Overview

Features described in its Flathub listing and in its GitHub repository: file sharing and casting to other devices (Chromecast, DLNA…).

Overview written by LicitPro from the documentation published by the authors and the cited sources; we have not tried the resource ourselves.

Excerpts that establish this information
  • “File sharing program using DC and ADC protocols” — Flathub, 10 November 2026
  • “Support of UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)” — Flathub, 10 November 2026
  • “Flexible keyboard shortcuts settings” — Flathub, 10 November 2026

At a glance

All of EiskaltDC++ is free: no feature is locked behind a paid plan, and its code is open.

Its licence (GPL-3.0+) is a copyleft open source licence: you may use, study, modify and redistribute it, including commercially; modified versions must keep the same licence.

Strengths

  • Open source code
  • Commercial use allowed

About

EiskaltDC++ is a cross-platform program that uses the Direct Connect and Advanced Direct Connect protocols. It is compatible with DC++, AirDC++, FlylinkDC++ and other DC clients. EiskaltDC++ also interoperates with all common DC hub software. Currently supported systems (in order of decreasing importance): GNU/Linux, macOS, MS Windows, FreeBSD, Haiku and GNU/Hurd. Features: Highly customizable user interface User interface is translated to many languages Encryption of traffic Multi-threaded download of files Support of binding to specific network interface or address Support of UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Support of PFSR (partial file sharing) Support of DHT (Distributed Hash Table) Support of case-sensitive file lists Lists of downloaded and uploaded files Lists of public and favorite hubs Lists of favorite users List of active transfers Flexible search with the ability to group results Flexible settings for downloading files Indicator of free space on disk Support of IP filter and basic antispam Search spy ADL search Full-featured chat User commands on hub Flexible keyboard shortcuts settings Text and sound notifications for different events Flexible settings for files hashing Special tool for calculating of TTH for any file Support of limitations of download/upload speed Support of limitations by size of shared files Support of handling of magnet links, web magnet links and hub links Support of automatic replies to private messages when user is inactive Support of IDN2 (recognition of national domain names) Support of URL encoded strings for hub addresses

Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

Sources and checks

  • Facts collected from Flathub (credit card, publisher, licence, free status, platforms, commercial use, version) —
  • Last technical check: 8 November 2026
  • Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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