Not as attractive as its rival LimeWire, Ares offers unlimited searches and has, most importantly, tested negative of any malwares and spywares. This open-source peer-to-peer file-sharing application is available in a number of variations including Ares Galaxy, Ares Gold and Ares P2P, with all of the aforementioned varieties sporting the same effectiveness that Ares has been known for.

Using its own Gnutella networks means lesser search results, but in return, fewer fake and corrupted files, less pain and worries for you and your computer. Easiness is the name its game and it speaks right at the very beginning of your installation. In just two clicks, you would have your own Ares software up and running. And the best part there is that programs like the SpyBot Search and Destroy will find no problems during the installation, meaning it’s completely safe and malware-free.

Moreover, socially-minded users will find the ares application very interesting as well. It’s the only file-sharing program that integrates a chat-room client by far. With this unique feature, you will be able to share files privately.

Online technical support is very limited but nevertheless fitting for such a free product. Its site contains a section of frequently asked questions along with an active user forum where you can ask for any kind of help pertaining to the software.