GNUnet Alternatives

GNUnet is described as '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' and is a popular anonymizing network in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GNUnet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best GNUnet alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNUnet are Matrix, I2P, Hyphanet and Snowflake Tor.

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  1. Qaul icon
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    Ad-hoc wireless mesh-network suite that harnesses the power of everyday devices such as computers and smartphones to create a Democratic, Non-Centralized, Mesh Network.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • C++
     
  2. anoNet icon
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    In early 2005, a few people fed up with the way the Internet was heading, began in earnest to create a large wide area network that was secure and lived in its own space. On this new network anyone would be free to do as they saw fit - roam about, host services, or just be...

    14 anoNet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. OnionCat icon
     23 likes

    OnionCat creates a transparent IPv6 layer on top of TOR's hidden services. It allows users to anonymously access Internet services. It transmits any kind of IPv6-based data transparently through the TOR network on a location hidden basis.

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Tor Browser Bundle
    • Tor
     
  4. Demonsaw icon
     21 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Shadowrocket icon
     4 likes
    • Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device, and redirect to proxy server.
    51 Shadowrocket alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. JonDo icon
     30 likes

    JonDo is a free proxy software for accessing so-called JonDonym mix cascades. The JonDonym anonymous proxy technology is based on the principle of multiple (layered) encryption, distribution and processing (Mixing).

    126 JonDo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. This project was created in order to support a new internet. One that is more open, free, and censorship-resistant in comparison to the old internet. An internet that eventually wouldn't need to rely on telecom towers, an outdated grid, or all these other "old...

    18 Decentralized Internet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. LibreMesh icon
     19 likes

    LibreMesh is a set of modules extending the OpenWrt router distribution to create self-configuring wireless and wired mesh networks.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenWrt
    • LEDE - Linux Embedded Development Environment
     
  9. Calypso icon
     26 likes

    Calypso, formerly Kommute, is a cross platfrom file sharing client using the anonymous network MUTE. Developped using C++ and Qt. For windows and linux, portable to other environments. You can try it by following the installation instructions below.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. MUTE icon
     8 likes

    MUTE File Sharing is a peer-to-peer network that provides easy search-and-download functionality while also protecting your privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. 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
     
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