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Search deeply
Search the network for specific files, names, formats, folders, artists, albums, or whatever you are trying to track down.
The official Soulseek desktop client
File sharing with people, not algorithms.
SoulseekQt connects you to a long-running community built around finding unusual music, sharing personal collections, and talking to the people behind them.
Free to download · Windows · macOS · Linux
Community-firstDiscover collections shared by real people.
No advertisingA focused client without unrelated bundles.
Cross-platformOne Soulseek network across three desktop platforms.
What you can do
A client built around discovery.
SoulseekQt keeps the useful parts close at hand: searching, sharing, transfers, conversations, and the people who make the network interesting.
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Share your collection
Choose folders to share and let other users browse the material you have decided to make available.
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Manage transfers
Keep downloads and uploads visible, organized, and under your control while files move between users.
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Browse people
Explore another user's shared collection and find unexpected connections between artists, scenes, labels, and eras.
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Chat directly
Public rooms and private messaging make the network feel like a community rather than a search box.
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Keep wishlists
Save searches for things you want to find and let the network help surface them when they become available.
A different kind of network
Follow curiosity wherever it leads.
Search for something specific. Find a user's collection. Notice an unfamiliar artist. Open another folder. Soulseek works best when discovery is allowed to be a little unpredictable.
- Peer-to-peer file transfers
- Public rooms and private chat
- User and folder browsing
- Search wishlists
- Configurable sharing
SearchDownloadsUploadsRooms
ambient jazz
ambient_jazz_collectionuser_aurora · 184 files
Night Lines — 1978–1984bluewindow · 12 files
Japanese ambient / environmentalquietroom · 67 files
field_recordings + dronesnorthsea · 31 files
Get SoulseekQt
Choose your desktop.
Download the current official build for your operating system.
WindowsDownload SoulseekQtCurrent 64-bit build
LinuxDownload SoulseekQtCurrent official Linux build
macOSDownload SoulseekQtRequires macOS 13 or newer
Official downloads are hosted by Soulseek. See the official download page for mirrors and release details.
How it fits
One network, different clients.
SoulseekQt and other clients can connect to the Soulseek network. Their interfaces, technology, and platform coverage differ.
| Capability | SoulseekQt | Nicotine+ | Soulseek NS |
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| Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Linux | Yes | Yes | No |
| Search & downloads | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chat & rooms | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| User browsing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technology | Qt / C++ | GTK / Python | Windows client |
| Source model | Proprietary freeware | GPLv3+ | Proprietary freeware |
Client details reflect publicly documented project information. Learn about Nicotine+.
From the network
News and release notes.
Selected updates from the official Soulseek site, presented here in a cleaner reading format.
April 30, 2026
New Windows and macOS builds
The latest official desktop builds are now available, alongside an updated Linux build on the download page.
Read article → June 26, 2024Timer fixes across international locales
A maintenance release addressed timer behavior affecting certain regional settings on Windows and macOS.
Read article → February 16, 2021A newer macOS build
A refreshed macOS release brought improved compatibility, a revised UI style, and notarization for newer macOS security checks.
Read article →Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions.
What is SoulseekQt?
SoulseekQt is the official desktop client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer file-sharing network. It provides searching, sharing, downloads, uploads, user browsing, wishlists, chat, and rooms.
Is SoulseekQt free?
Yes. SoulseekQt is free to download and use. The Soulseek service is supported by voluntary donations.
Which operating systems are supported?
Official builds are provided for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What files can I share?
Only share material you are legally allowed to share or have permission to distribute. Soulseek's rules prohibit unauthorized and unlawful uses of the service.
Does SoulseekQt contain advertising?
No. Soulseek states that the service is free and does not show advertising or include bundled software.
Where can I find official downloads?
The official Soulseek download page lists current builds and mirrors for Windows, macOS, and Linux.