ZeroNet Alternatives

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. I2P+ icon
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    I2P+ is an enhanced version of the Java I2P anonymizing network platform that aims to deliver a superior user experience and improved network performance while retaining full compatibility with upstream I2P.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • I2P
     
  2. BitDust icon
     8 likes

    Imagine a decentralized network maintained by other users just like you. Here all your personal files are encrypted and only you hold the key to unlock them. Completely anonymous and secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    Comments about BitDust as an Alternative to ZeroNet
    ZeroNet_io
    Negative
    0

    This does not seem to host websites. Rather for sharing files with friends.

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    • BitDust is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  3. IPFS Companion harnesses the power of your locally running IPFS node (either through the IPFS Desktop app or the command-line daemon) directly inside your favorite Chromium-based or Firefox browser, enabling support for ipfs:// addresses, redirecting content-addressed websites...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  4. Holochain icon
     1 like

    Holochain is an open-source framework for creating peer-to-peer applications that are secure, reliable, and fast. Instead of depending on servers, Holochain applications connect user devices directly to each other in secure networks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Holepunch.to icon
     1 like

    A platform for creating apps that don’t use any servers whatsoever. No arbitrary limits just better apps that can be shipped instantly, directly to your users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Sia icon
     27 likes

    Sia is a new decentralized cloud storage platform aimed at giving users control of their data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • JSON
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
  7. Named Data Networking (NDN) is an architectural realization of the broad Information Centric Networking (ICN) vision that enables communications by named, secured data at the network layer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux Mobile
     
  8. Solid icon
     12 likes

    Solid (derived from "social linked data") is a proposed set of conventions and tools for building decentralized Web applications based on Linked Data principles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. GoodbyeDPI icon
     5 likes

    This software designed to bypass Deep Packet Inspection systems found in many Internet Service Providers which block access to certain websites.

    11 GoodbyeDPI alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. ZeroID icon
     8 likes

    ZeroNet authentication provider.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • JSON
    • JavaScript
     
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    Comments about ZeroID as an Alternative to ZeroNet
    ZeroNet_io
    Negative
    1

    this is part of Zeronet not an alternative!

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    • ZeroID is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  11. dn42 icon
     6 likes

    dn42 is a big dynamic VPN, which employs Internet technologies (BGP, whois database, DNS, etc). Participants connect to each other using network tunnels (GRE, OpenVPN, Tinc, IPsec) and exchange routes thanks to the Border Gateway Protocol.

    17 dn42 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about dn42 as an Alternative to ZeroNet
    ZeroNet_io
    Negative
    0

    It does not seem to be a web hosting network like Zeronet is. Possibly no GUI, no contact except IRC and maillist.

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    • dn42 is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
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