MeshCore Alternatives

MeshCore is described as 'Lightweight, portable C++ library that enables multi-hop packet routing for embedded projects using LoRa and other packet radios. It is designed for developers who want to create resilient, decentralized communication networks that work without the internet' and is an app. There are five alternatives to MeshCore for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Mac, Windows and F-Droid apps. The best MeshCore alternative is bitchat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MeshCore are Briar, Meshtastic, Meshchat and Sideband.

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    bitchat

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    Decentralized messaging app enabling secure peer-to-peer communication over Bluetooth mesh networks with end-to-end encryption, channel-based group chats, store & forward delivery, automatic peer discovery, no accounts or phone numbers, and privacy safeguards.

    55 bitchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • bitchat is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to MeshCore.

    • bitchat is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MeshCore.

    • bitchat is Free and Open SourceMeshCore is Freemium and Open Source
    • bitchat is Privacy focusedMeshCore is not according to our users
  2. Briar icon

    Briar

     108 likes

    An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.

    76 Briar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Briar is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to MeshCore.

    • Briar is Free and Open SourceMeshCore is Freemium and Open Source
    • Briar is Privacy focused and LightweightMeshCore is not according to our users
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    Meshtastic

     11 likes

    Meshtastic is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. This project is 100% community driven and open source!

    9 Meshtastic alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Android
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    • Meshtastic is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to MeshCore.

    • Meshtastic is Free and Open SourceMeshCore is Freemium and Open Source
  6. Sideband icon

    Sideband

     2 likes

    Decentralized messaging client for Android, Linux and macOS allowing you to communicate with people or LXMF-compatible systems over Reticulum networks using LoRa, Packet Radio, WiFi, I2P, or any other medium Reticulum supports.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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