I2P AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anonymizing Networks
The best Anonymizing Network alternative to I2P is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to I2P and 16 are Anonymizing Networks so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Anonymizing Network alternatives to I2P are Hyphanet, ZeroNet, Snowflake Tor and Shadowsocks.
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I2P alternatives are mainly Anonymizing Networks but may also be VPN Services or Privacy Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of I2P.- Anonymizing Network
- Free • Open Source
- 1745 likes63 Tor alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Top Tor Features
- Security-focused
- Online Anonymity
- Bypass Censorship
- Privacy focused
- No Tracking
- Debian package compatible
- No Logs
- Portable
- Ad-free
- Torrenting
- Decentralized
- Anonymous Proxy
Tor VS I2P
Is Tor a good alternative to I2P? - 165 likes53 Hyphanet alternatives
Hyphanet (former Freenet) is free software which lets you anonymously share files, browse and publish "freesites".
Hyphanet Features
- Decentralized
- No Tracking
- Ad-free
- Fully anonymous
- Java based
- Anonymous Secure Filesharing
- Peer-To-Peer
- Virtual filesystem
Hyphanet VS I2P
Is Hyphanet a good alternative to I2P? - 123 likes32 ZeroNet alternatives
ZeroNet uses cryptography (Bitcoin library) and BitTorrent DHT (centralized trackers) to build a distributed censorship-resistant network.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- gevent
- Self-Hosted
- NameCoin
- Python
- JavaScript
Top ZeroNet Features
- Support for TOR
- Decentralized
- P2P Network
- Decentralized storage
- Mesh network
- Support for IPv6
- Decentralized email
- SQLite
- Independent
- Support for Large File
- Cryptocurrency support
DiscontinuedThe last release is from September 2019.
ZeroNet VS I2P
Is ZeroNet a good alternative to I2P? - 44 likes217 Snowflake Tor alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
Snowflake Tor Features
- Bypass Censorship
- Privacy focused
- Tor
- No Censorship
- Decentralized
- No Tracking
- No Logs
Snowflake Tor VS I2P
Is Snowflake Tor a good alternative to I2P? - 115 likes179 Shadowsocks alternatives
A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- F-Droid
Shadowsocks Features
- Online Anonymity
- Bypass Firewall
- TCP Proxy
- Built-in VPN
- Anonymous Proxy
- OpenVPN
- Shadowsocks
- Anticensorship
- Split Proxy
- Bypass Censorship
Shadowsocks VS I2P
Is Shadowsocks a good alternative to I2P? - 79 likes58 GNUnet alternatives
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.
GNUnet Features
- Decentralized
- Anonymous Secure Filesharing
- Decentralised Name System
- Modularity
- Overlay network
- Peer-To-Peer
- Privacy focused
- Mesh network
- Distributed
GNUnet VS I2P
Is GNUnet a good alternative to I2P? - 9 likes10 lokinet alternatives
Lokinet is a decentralised onion router that uses Oxen service nodes as relays, giving Lokinet the same market-based Sybil attack resistance as the Oxen blockchain. Lokinet supports web browsing, onion-routed real-time voice communications, and other applications.
lokinet Features
- Privacy focused
- No Tracking
- AES-256 Encryption
- No Logs
- End-to-End Encryption
- No registration required
- Decentralized
- Anonymous Proxy
- Overlay network
- Support for IPv4
lokinet VS I2P
Is lokinet a good alternative to I2P? - 18 likes76 i2pd (I2P Daemon) alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspberry Pi
- C++
- I2P
- F-Droid
Top i2pd (I2P Daemon) Features
- Decentralized
- Privacy focused
- No Tracking
- Dark Mode
- Anonymous Proxy
- Lightweight
- No Logs
- No registration required
- End-to-End Encryption
- Security-focused
- Internal torrent network
i2pd (I2P Daemon) VS I2P
Is i2pd (I2P Daemon) a good alternative to I2P? - 43 likes31 cjdns alternatives
Cjdns is a networking protocol and reference implementation, founded on the ideology that networks should be easy to set up, protocols should scale up smoothly, and security should be ubiquitous.
cjdns Features
- Decentralized
- Peer-To-Peer
- Mesh network
- Support for IPv6
- Distributed
cjdns VS I2P
Is cjdns a good alternative to I2P? - 79 likes176 Freegate alternatives
Freegate is an anti-censorship software for secure and fast Internet access. It was developed and maintained by Dynamic Internet Technology Inc. (DIT), a pioneer in censorship-circumvention operation.
Freegate Features
- Anonymous Proxy
- Anticensorship
- Bypass Firewall
- Online Anonymity
- Bypass Censorship
WarningThe installer is detected as malicious by some antiviruses: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/20017fd064a42e743ecb6f6fd5b8b60efc21e7f3979b07fcd23a811514f23111
Freegate VS I2P
Is Freegate a good alternative to I2P?Comments about Freegate as an Alternative to I2P
DeviatedFreegate is a VPN, I2P is a Network.
2 - 2 likes58 NYM alternatives
Nym provides strong network-level privacy against sophisticated end-to-end attackers, and anonymous transactions using blinded, re-randomizable, decentralized credentials.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top NYM Features
- No registration required
- No Tracking
- Anonymous Proxy
- End-to-End Encryption
- Ad-free
- Decentralized
- Privacy focused
- No Logs
- Blockchain
- Bypass Censorship
- Anticensorship
- WEB3
NYM VS I2P
Is NYM a good alternative to I2P? - 10 likes9 SPN - Safing Privacy Network alternatives
It is like a VPN on steroids! With the SPN you protect all your connections from mass surveillance. Prevent all Internet Service Providers from collecting and selling your private activities.
License model
- Paid • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Portmaster
Top SPN - Safing Privacy Network Features
- Privacy focused
- Dark Mode
- Block Trackers
- No Tracking
- VPN Kill Switch
- Split Tunneling
- Ad-free
- No Logs
- Lightweight
- Bypass Censorship
- Encrypted VPN
SPN - Safing Privacy Network VS I2P
Is this a good alternative to I2P?
Comments about Tor as an Alternative to I2P
Same care. Almost the same high encryption standard. Both private enough to use without worry about mitm or snoops.