NewsgroupDirect AlternativesUsenet Providers and other similar apps like NewsgroupDirect

NewsgroupDirect is described as 'Delivers unlimited usenet access with three backbone connections, high retention, uncapped speeds, secure SSL encryption, VPN add-ons, and price match guarantee' and is a Usenet Provider in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NewsgroupDirect, not only websites but also apps for Windows, Linux, Mac and iPad. The best NewsgroupDirect alternative is Giganews. Other great sites and apps similar to NewsgroupDirect are XSNews, NewsBin, Newshosting and Astraweb.

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NewsgroupDirect alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2025
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  1. Giganews icon
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    For over two decades, Giganews has provided the highest quality retention with over 110,000 newsgroups. Giganews delivers 3+ years of binary retention and more than 17+ years of text retention.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPad

    Giganews VS NewsgroupDirect

     
    • Giganews is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to NewsgroupDirect.

    • Giganews is the most popular commercial alternative to NewsgroupDirect.

    • Giganews is Paid and ProprietaryNewsgroupDirect is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. XSNews icon
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    XSNews is a high quality Usenet access provider from the Netherlands, that offers you the opportunity to direct downloads without speed limit, or data limits.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    XSNews Features

    1.  Retention time

    XSNews VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  3. NewsBin icon
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    NewsBin Pro is a Usenet NNTP newsreader that downloads and decodes binary file attachments to Usenet posts.

    42 NewsBin alternatives

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    • Windows

    NewsBin Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  NZB Streaming
    3.  PAR2

    NewsBin VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  4. Newshosting icon
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    Unlimited Usenet with SSL encryption, up to 100 secure connections, free newsreader with built-in search, optional VPN, multi-region server access, 120,000+ newsgroups, and over 5866 days article retention. No throttling ensures full bandwidth usage.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Newshosting Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  SSL encryption

    Newshosting VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  5. Astraweb icon
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    One of the major usenet providers offering a global servers and more than 800 days of retention, SSL encryption, unlimited usenet access and download etc. at competitive prices.

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    Astraweb Features

    1.  Built-in VPN

    Astraweb VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  6. UsenetServer icon
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    Provides unlimited Usenet access with nearly 16-year retention, 20 SSL-secured concurrent connections, uncapped high-speed downloads, a free zero-log VPN on annual plans, Global Search feature access, DNS server auto-routing, automation support, and multilingual support.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    UsenetServer Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Support for IPv6
    4.  SSL encryption

    UsenetServer VS NewsgroupDirect

     
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    BinTube offers the most complete Usenet package for only $10.99 / month! This incredible offer includes Unlimited Usenet access, the most advanced Usenet client with streaming capability, the best Usenet accelerator available and access to our Usenet search engine.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    BinTube Usenet Access VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  8. XLNed icon
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    Provides access to over 110,000 uncensored Usenet newsgroups with up to 120 MB/s speeds, 99.99% download completion, 256-bit SSL, 12 connections, Bitcoin payments, EU servers, a separate upload server, full automation, 24/7 service, and extensive compatibility.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    XLNed Features

    1.  SSL encryption

    XLNed VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  9. XS usenet icon
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    Best Usenet provider with free and premium plans. VPN service also available.

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    • Online

    XS usenet VS NewsgroupDirect

     
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    Simple Usenet Provider with block access.

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    • Online

    BlockNews.Net VS NewsgroupDirect

     
  11. Easynews icon
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    Web-based Usenet service offers searching, sorting, file previews, both NNTP and HTTPS, SSL encryption, VPN with 100+ locations, ad-free access, 99.5% article completion, 5,857+ days retention, image and video player, no logs, and rollover gigs.

    35 Easynews alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Easynews Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    4.  SSL encryption
    5.  Built-in player

    Easynews VS NewsgroupDirect

     
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    Affordable European Usenet service featuring unlimited speed and data, 4,100+ days retention, SSL-encrypted connections, up to 20 simultaneous connections, EU-based servers only, multilingual customer support, open newsgroup access, no newsreader or VPN included.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Pure Usenet Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  SSL encryption

    Pure Usenet VS NewsgroupDirect

     
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