Calypso Alternatives

Calypso is described as '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' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Calypso for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Calypso alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Calypso are Transmission, Proton VPN, Mullvad and Deluge.

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Calypso, formerly Kommute, is a cross platfrom file sharing client using the anonymous network MUTE. Developped using C++...

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Calypso alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Tor icon

    Tor

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    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.

    63 Tor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Tor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Censorship
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Portable
    7.  Bypass Firewall
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Anonymous Proxy
    10.  No Logs
    11.  Support for Multiple protocols
    12.  Support for FTP

    Tor VS Calypso

     

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

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

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceCalypso is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor is Security-focused, Privacy focused and DecentralizedCalypso is not according to our users
  2. Transmission icon

    Transmission

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    Transmission has the features you expect in a BitTorrent client: encryption, a web-based interface, peer exchange, UPnP and NAT-PMP port forwarding, web seed support, watch directories, tracker editing, global and per-torrent speed limits, and more.

    73 Transmission alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    Transmission Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Simple installation
    2.  Remote Management
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Rsync

    Transmission VS Calypso

     
  4. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

     417 likes
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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    235 Proton VPN alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Apple TV
    Proton VPN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  No Logs
    3.  WireGuard
    4. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    5.  VPN Kill Switch
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Unblock netflix
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Dns leak blockage
    12.  Ad-free

    Proton VPN VS Calypso

     

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Calypso.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceCalypso is Free and Open Source
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused and Security-focusedCalypso is not according to our users
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  6. Mullvad icon

    Mullvad

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    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    224 Mullvad alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Qubes OS
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • IPFire
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
    Mullvad screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  WireGuard
    3.  Cryptocurrency payment
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Encrypted VPN
    6.  VPN Kill Switch
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Online Anonymity
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Split Tunneling
    11.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    12.  AES-256 Encryption

    Mullvad VS Calypso

     

    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Calypso.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Calypso.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceCalypso is Free and Open Source
    • Mullvad is Privacy focusedCalypso is not according to our users
  7. Deluge icon

    Deluge

     700 likes
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    Deluge is a full-featured BitTorrent client for Linux, Unix and Windows. It is written in python, uses libtorrent (rasterbar) at its core and GTK for the main user interface along with web and console interfaces for advanced client/server...

    72 Deluge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Python
    Main UI
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.1.1) is from February 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Windows Compatible
    3.  Built-in Torrent client
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Web client
    6.  IP Address Blacklist
    7.  Portable

    Deluge VS Calypso

     
  8. Windscribe icon

    Windscribe

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    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    220 Windscribe alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Fire TV
    • Android TV
    • Apple TV
    Windscribe screenshot 1
    Windscribe screenshot 2
    Windscribe screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Hide your IP
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Hide my location
    4.  No Logs
    5.  WireGuard
    6.  Split Tunneling
    7.  Anti Porn
    8.  OpenVPN
    9.  VPN Kill Switch
    10.  Bypass Censorship
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode

    Windscribe VS Calypso

     
  10. I2P icon

    I2P

     221 likes
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Anonymous Email
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  P2P Network
    6.  Built-in Torrent client
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Logs
    12.  No registration required

    I2P VS Calypso

     
  11. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

     157 likes
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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    125 RetroShare alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Tor
    11. I2P icon  i2P integration
    12.  Voice Chat

    RetroShare VS Calypso

     
  12. Hyphanet icon

    Hyphanet

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

    51 Hyphanet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Hyphanet screenshot 1

    Hyphanet Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Fully anonymous
    5.  Java based
    6.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    7.  Peer-To-Peer
    8.  Virtual filesystem

    Hyphanet VS Calypso

     
  13. Tixati icon

    Tixati

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    Tixati is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that uses the popular BitTorrent protocol. This protocol allows many peers to form a cooperative swarm and download very large files with great efficiency.

    60 Tixati alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Transfer Details (WebUI )

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Sequential download
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  Remote Management
    7.  Auto-categorize
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Media Streaming
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Sync iTunes Libraries

    Tixati VS Calypso

     
  14. eMule icon

    eMule

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    Successor to the classic, iconic eDonkey2000 peer-to-peer file sharing application that helped popularize P2P file sharing.

    19 eMule alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search window.

    eMule Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    4.  Support for KAD protocol

    eMule VS Calypso

     
  15. Shadowsocks icon

    Shadowsocks

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    A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    187 Shadowsocks alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Shadowsocks screenshot 1

    Shadowsocks Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Firewall
    3.  TCP Proxy
    4.  Built-in VPN
    5.  Anonymous Proxy
    6.  OpenVPN
    7.  Shadowsocks
    8.  Anticensorship
    9.  Split Proxy
    10.  Bypass Censorship

    Shadowsocks VS Calypso

     
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