RetroShare Alternatives

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   EiskaltDC++

    20 likes

   EiskaltDC++ is a program for UNIX-like systems that uses the Direct Connect and ADC protocol. It is compatible with other DC clients, such as the original DC from Neomodus, DC++ and derivatives. EiskaltDC++ also interoperates with all common DC hub software.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Direct Connect

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Haiku

   

   

   

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   Xeres

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   A Peer-to-Peer (Friend-to-Friend), decentralized, encrypted and secure application designed for communication and sharing.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

   +3

   

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   Mycelium

    4 likes

   Mycelium (formerly Disclone) is a feature-rich, open source communication app and personal-collaborative hub (drive/notes...).

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (LGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Origin

   • Belgium
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   • Belgium
   • EU

   

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   Smoke Crypto Messenger

    1 like

   Smoke Messenger is an open-source Instant Messenger that is known as the first mobile Messenger worlwide using the encryption algorithm McEliece. To be downloaded at F-Droid.org or Github.com. Smoke provides with its own Server-Software: SmokeStack-Echo-Server.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Group Chat

   Platforms

   • Android

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   Fopnu

    17 likes

   Fopnu is P2P File Sharing System. 100% Free, Simple and Easy to Use. Contains NO Spyware and NO Ads. Fully decentralized network. All shared files are indexed locally.

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   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

   +1

   

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8. 

   

   MLDonkey

    20 likes

   MLDonkey is an open source, multi-protocol, peer-to-peer file sharing application that runs as a back-end server application on many platforms. It can be controlled through a user interface provided by one of many separate front-ends, including a Web interface, telnet interface...

   22 MLDonkey alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux

   

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9. 

   

   Fluux Messenger

    3 likes

   The modern XMPP client for teams who own their data.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Online

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

   +4

   

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10. 

    

    BitMail

     7 likes

    Secure decentral P2P Email.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Instant Messenger

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    

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11. 

    

    Ricochet

     22 likes

    Anonymous instant messaging for real privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Instant Messenger

    Origin

    • International

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

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12. 

    

    torlink

     2 likes

    torlink is a torrent finder that lives in your terminal, with zero setup and nothing to configure. One search checks a short, curated list of reputable sources at once, and whatever you pick downloads straight to your computer. The files are yours, saved to your downloads folder.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Torrent Client

    Platforms

    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • npm
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    Librem Chat

     7 likes

    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Calling
    • Encrypted Chat

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Demonsaw

     20 likes

    Demonsaw is the next leap in the evolution of a free Internet, and the debut of social cryptography. Demonsaw is designed to protect your anonymity and hide what you're sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • United States

    

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