Usenet.net Alternatives

Usenet.net is described as 'Provides high-speed premium newsgroup access using a redundant network of premium servers. All accounts include unlimited access' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Usenet.net for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Usenet.net alternative is Google Groups, which is free. Other great apps like Usenet.net are NewsgroupDirect, Giganews, XSNews and GetNZB.

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  1. Google Groups icon
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    Google Groups is all about helping users connect with people, access information, and communicate effectively over email and on the web. Now theres a new version on the block. We didnt want to say it, but yes, its new and improved.

    39 Google Groups alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Google Groups is the most popular Web-based alternative to Usenet.net.

    • Google Groups is the most popular free alternative to Usenet.net.

    • Google Groups is Free and ProprietaryUsenet.net is Paid and Proprietary
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    Provides unlimited access to three usenet backbones, supporting high retention, uncapped speeds, SSL encryption, VPN integration, competitive pricing, headers, compression, posting, ISP throttling protection, and account management for flexible secure usage.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • NewsgroupDirect is the most popular commercial alternative to Usenet.net.

    • NewsgroupDirect is Paid and ProprietaryUsenet.net is also Paid and Proprietary
    • NewsgroupDirect is Privacy focusedUsenet.net is not according to our users
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPad
     
    • Giganews is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & iPad alternative to Usenet.net.

    • Giganews is Paid and ProprietaryUsenet.net is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. GetNZB icon
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    GetNZB is a free Newsreader software with integrated NNTP access for downloading files from Usenet. Register and get free Trial account now! GetNZB - Powerful and convenient Usenet Downloader

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Fleep icon
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    Fleep is a messenger for your teams and projects. It enables communication within and across organizations - be it your team chats, project communication or 1:1 conversations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • Fleep is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Usenet.net.

    • Fleep is Freemium and ProprietaryUsenet.net is Paid and Proprietary
  8. 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.

    12 Newshosting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. 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.

    16 Astraweb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Kwooty icon
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    Kwooty is a nzb binary grabber for KDE 4 that makes usenet downloading easy. Besides being multi-server support, it automatically verifies, repairs and extracts archive files downloaded from usenet.

    Features :

    • Automatic file downloading after openning Nzb file
    • Support for au.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Kwooty is the most popular Open Source alternative to Usenet.net.

    • Kwooty is Free and Open SourceUsenet.net is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Groups.io icon
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    A modern platform for online communities. Powerful management tools. Mobile ready. Free and paid plans. No ads, no tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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