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Multiplex vs Ace Stream: catalog facts
Multiplex	Ace Stream
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free to download.
Linux	Windows, Android
Streams torrents without waiting for a full download Synchronised playback for watch parties	Plays torrent media without waiting for a full download Peer-to-peer live broadcasting
Linux only Everyone needs the app to join a session	Not open source Stream quality depends on available peers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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