FTD is described as 'Software client and community built around Usenet. Volunteers identify content uploaded on Usenet then submit a pointer or "spot" of the spotted content to the FTD index where all FTD users can easily browse through available content' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FTD for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Self-Hosted, Mac and Linux apps. The best FTD alternative is BiglyBT, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FTD are Vuze, Binsearch, NZBClub and drunkenslug.com.
NewsReactor is a tool to download binaries from usenet newsgroups. NewsReactor scans, combines and downloads files from selected newsgroups. This program is shareware. You can try NewsReactor 50 times. You can register NewsReactor to get the full version.
newznab is a web application written using php, pear and mysql, which runs on linux, windows and mac, and is available in two versions. Newznab Plus, the commercial version, and Newznab Classic, the open source version.
FindNZB is a great free nzb indexer for Usenet newsgroups. The site offers a free search and download of NZB files. The service is public and open for everyone.
