aMule
What it is
aMule is free, GPL-2.0-licensed peer-to-peer file-sharing software for the eD2k and Kademlia networks. It connects to both networks at the same time and works with eMule and other *Mule clients. Search covers eD2k servers and Kademlia, with filters for file type, size, and availability plus AND, OR, and NOT operators. ICH and AICH checks can identify and repair damaged download chunks, while shared files can be re-hashed for integrity checks. Remote operation is available through a native remote GUI, REST API, browser Web UI, command-line tool, and legacy WebUI. The amuled daemon supports headless operation on servers, NAS devices, and VPS instances. Remote connections are encrypted, local-only by default on new installations, and protected by throttled failed logins. aMule also provides IP filtering, secure user identification, proxy support, interface binding, speed limits, and upload controls. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with web and magnet-link support.
For and against
For
- Free GPL-2.0-licensed software
- Search filters and Boolean operators
- ICH and AICH integrity repair
- Multiple remote-control interfaces
- Headless amuled daemon available
Against
- Blocked ports can greatly reduce performance
- Interface binding unavailable on BSD
- Magnet handling limited to eD2k-compatible links
The verdict
aMule combines broad eD2k and Kademlia compatibility with detailed search, integrity checks, and remote administration. Users should account for port forwarding requirements and the BSD interface-binding limitation.
Who it suits
aMule suits users seeking free peer-to-peer transfers across eD2k and Kademlia. It also fits people managing downloads remotely or running a headless server, NAS, or VPS.
Plans and prices
aMule
GPL-2.0 licensed · no telemetry · no advertisements
Read 8 Oct 2026 · amule-org.github.io
On the record
- API scope
- The REST API covers downloads, clients, shared files, servers, friends, categories, preferences, network control, logs, statistics, search, chat and GeoIP.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- API transport limitation
- amuleapi speaks HTTP only, so the documentation directs operators to terminate TLS in a reverse proxy.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Bandwidth controls
- Token-bucket limiters provide hard upload and download caps, while slot controls regulate simultaneous upload clients.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Build options
- CMake options can build the monolithic GUI, daemon, remote GUI, legacy WebUI or amuleapi separately.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Build system
- aMule uses CMake 3.10 or newer and requires wxWidgets 3.2, Crypto++ 8.1, Boost 1.70 and zlib 1.2.3.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment packaging
- Official downloads include Windows installers and portable archives, a macOS Universal2 DMG, Linux AppImage and Flatpak packages, plus static headless binaries.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop integrations
- aMule can register to open ed2k:// and magnet: links and .emulecollection files; magnet handling is limited to eD2k-compatible links.amule-org.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Developer protocol
- The EC protocol is a binary TCP protocol on port 4712 by default, while the developer guide recommends REST for applications and scripts.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The documentation site includes installation, user manual, troubleshooting, FAQ, developer, protocol, file-format and contribution sections.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download controls
- Users can set hard upload and download speed limits and control the number of simultaneous upload clients and per-slot bandwidth targets.amule-org.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download integrity
- ICH and AICH detect and repair corrupted download chunks, and users can re-hash shared files to check their integrity.amule-org.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download organization
- Downloads can be grouped into categories with separate save paths and priorities.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- eMule interoperability
- aMule shares sources and servers with eMule and handles ed2k:// links.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Headless operation
- amuled runs without a graphical display on servers, NAS devices and VPS instances.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Headless use
- The amuled daemon can run without a graphical display on servers, NAS devices, or VPS instances.amule-org.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrity checking
- Chunks are hashed and corrupt data is automatically detected and downloaded again.amule-org.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- License
- aMule is released under GNU GPL version 2.0.sourceforge.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: API troubleshooting
- A recent Reddit user reported that amuleapi did not listen on the expected port in a Windows installation, while another user praised the new Web UI.reddit.com · read 15 Oct 2026
