ZeroNet AlternativesTop Anonymizing Networks and other similar apps like ZeroNet

ZeroNet is described as 'Uses cryptography (Bitcoin library) and BitTorrent DHT (centralized trackers) to build a distributed censorship-resistant network' and is a very popular anonymizing network in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ZeroNet for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best ZeroNet alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZeroNet are IPFS, I2P, Hyphanet and Snowflake Tor.

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  1. Tor icon

    Tor

     1810 likes

    Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

    61 Tor alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Tor as an Alternative to ZeroNet
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    This isn’t a distributed peer-to-peer web browser.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ZeroNet_io
    Negative
    0

    Tor browser is not a distributed web hosting network like Zeronet is.

    Oscar Sanderson
    Negative
    0

    This isn't a peer to peer network

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    • Most users think Tor is a great ZeroNet alternative.

    • Tor is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ZeroNet.

    • Tor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ZeroNet.

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor is Security-focused and Privacy focusedZeroNet is not according to our users
  2. IPFS icon

    IPFS

     175 likes

    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

    69 IPFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
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    • Almost everyone thinks IPFS is a great ZeroNet alternative.

    • IPFS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ZeroNet.

    • IPFS is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  4. I2P icon

    I2P

     230 likes

    The I2P network provides strong privacy protections for communication over the Internet. Many activities that would risk your privacy on the public Internet can be conducted anonymously inside I2P.

    46 I2P alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    I2P screenshot 1
     

    • I2P is the most popular Android alternative to ZeroNet.

    • I2P is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
    • I2P is Privacy focusedZeroNet is not according to our users
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    Nym

    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused m...

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  6. Hyphanet icon

    Hyphanet

     182 likes

    Hyphanet (former Freenet) is free software which lets you anonymously share files, browse and publish "freesites".

    52 Hyphanet alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Hyphanet as an Alternative to ZeroNet
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Freenet is the most censorship resistant platform. It's the most similar alt on this list. It can handle videos properly unlike zeronet. Don't have to worry about posts not seeding. And no insecure javascript.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Hyphanet icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Hyphanet is a great ZeroNet alternative.

    • Hyphanet is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  7. Snowflake Tor icon

    Snowflake Tor

     63 likes

    Snowflake is a system to defeat internet censorship. People who are censored can use Snowflake to access the internet. Their connection goes through Snowflake proxies, which are run by volunteers.

    10 Snowflake Tor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Snowflake Tor screenshot 1
     
  8. Nym icon

    Nym

     16 likes

    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused messaging, blockchain, or application needs.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Nym is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ZeroNet.

    • Nym is the most popular commercial alternative to ZeroNet.

    • Nym is Paid and Open SourceZeroNet is Free and Open Source
    • Nym is Privacy focusedZeroNet is not according to our users
  10. GNUnet icon

    GNUnet

     83 likes

    GNUnet is a framework for secure peer-to-peer networking that does not use any centralized or otherwise trusted services. A first service implemented on top of the networking layer allows anonymous censorship-resistant file-sharing.

    59 GNUnet alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Besides command line tools, GNUnet provides a graphical user interface: gnunet-gtk. Here are some screenshots of gnunet-gtk and its features and ports.
     
  11. i2pd (I2P Daemon) icon

    i2pd (I2P Daemon)

     21 likes

    I2P (Invisible Internet Protocol) is a universal anonymous network layer. All communications over I2P are anonymous and end-to-end encrypted, participants don't reveal their real IP addresses.

    82 i2pd (I2P Daemon) alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    • C++
    • I2P
    • F-Droid
     
  12. Yggdrasil icon

    Yggdrasil

     18 likes

    A proof-of-concept scalable IPv6 meshnet, featuring end-to-end encryption, a unique spanning tree routing algorithm and aiming to implement novel backpressure routing metrics.

    162 Yggdrasil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    Yggdrasil screenshot 1
     
  13. MediaGoblin icon

    MediaGoblin

     99 likes

    MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.

    59 MediaGoblin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    A User profile and their corresponding galleries
     
  14. ZeroMe icon

    ZeroMe

     44 likes

    Social network for the distributed P2P network ZeroNet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • gevent
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • ZeroNet
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    Comments about ZeroMe as an Alternative to ZeroNet
    ZeroNet_io
    Negative
    1

    this is part of Zeronet not an alternative!

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    ZeroMe icon

    • ZeroMe is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZeroNet.

    • ZeroMe is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  15. Hypercore Protocol icon

    Hypercore Protocol

     26 likes

    Hypercore Protocol is a peer-to-peer data network built on the Hypercore logs. Hypercores are signed, append-only logs. They're like lightweight blockchains without the consensus algorithm. As with BitTorrent, as more people "seed" a dataset it will increase the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • JavaScript
    Hypercore Protocol screenshot 1
     
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