ZeroNet AlternativesTop Anonymizing Networks and other similar apps like ZeroNet

ZeroNet is described as 'Uses cryptography (Bitcoin library) and BitTorrent DHT (centralized trackers) to build a distributed censorship-resistant network' and is a very popular anonymizing network in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ZeroNet for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Web-based apps. The best ZeroNet alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZeroNet are IPFS, I2P, Freenet and Snowflake Tor.

ZeroNet alternatives are mainly Anonymizing Networks but may also be VPN Services or Social Networks. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ZeroNet.

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Free • Open Source
Anonymizing Network

ZeroNet uses cryptography (Bitcoin library) and BitTorrent DHT (centralized trackers) to build a distributed...

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Tor
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Free • Open Source
Anonymizing Network
Privacy Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
61 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.
- - Tor is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ZeroNet.
- - Tor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ZeroNet.
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Tor Features
1. Privacy focusedTor is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. No TrackingTor will not track you or use your personal data.
3. No LogsTor doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
4. PortableTor can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeTor doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Security focused
Online Anonymity
Bypass Censorship
Debian package compatible
Torrenting
Graphical User Interface
Support for FTP
Support for Multiple protocols
Mobile friendly
Local Search
Comments about Tor as a Alternative to ZeroNet
Most users think Tor is a great ZeroNet alternative.
Guest
This isn’t a distributed peer-to-peer web browser.
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ZeroNet_io
Tor browser is not a distributed web hosting network like Zeronet is.
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Oscar Sanderson
This isn't a peer to peer network
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IPFS
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted
Firefox
73 IPFS alternatives
IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.
- - IPFS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ZeroNet.
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IPFS Features
1. DecentralizedIPFS is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Distributed
Peer-To-Peer
Based on Blockchain
Browser extension
Double Donut Chart
Virtual filesystem
Opinions about IPFS as a Alternative to ZeroNet
Almost everyone thinks IPFS is a great ZeroNet alternative.
I2P
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Free • Open Source
Anonymizing Network
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
48 I2P alternatives
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.
- - I2P is the most popular Android alternative to ZeroNet.
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I2P Features
1. DecentralizedI2P is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Anonymous Email
Online Anonymity
Built-In Proxy
Alexa integration
Internal torrent network
Decentralized email
Opinions about I2P as a Alternative to ZeroNet
Most users think I2P is a great ZeroNet alternative.
Freenet
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Free • Open Source
Anonymizing Network
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
53 Freenet alternatives
Freenet is free software which lets you anonymously share files, browse and publish "freesites" (web sites accessible only through Freenet) and chat on forums, without fear of censorship. Freenet is decentralised to make it less vulnerable to attack, and if used in...
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Freenet Features
1. DecentralizedFreenet is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Ad-freeFreenet doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Fully anonymous
Peer-To-Peer
Java based
Virtual filesystem
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Comments about Freenet as a Alternative to ZeroNet
Almost everyone thinks Freenet is a great ZeroNet alternative.
Guest
Freenet is the most censorship resistant platform. It's the most similar alt on this list. It can handle videos properly unlike zeronet. Don't have to worry about posts not seeding. And no insecure javascript.
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Snowflake Tor
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Free • Open Source
VPN Service
Anonymizing Network
Google Chrome
Firefox
217 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.
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Snowflake Tor Features
1. Privacy focusedSnowflake Tor is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. DecentralizedSnowflake Tor is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
3. No LogsSnowflake Tor doesn't keep any logs of your activities.
4. No TrackingSnowflake Tor will not track you or use your personal data.
Bypass Censorship
Tor
No Censorship
MediaGoblin
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Free • Open Source
Video Sharing Tool
Photo Manager
Photo Sharing App
Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted
Sandstorm.io
50 MediaGoblin alternatives
MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.
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MediaGoblin Features
1. DecentralizedMediaGoblin is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Built-in 3D model viewer
GNU/linux-libre
Audio Sharing
Beaker browser
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Electron / Atom Shell
JavaScript
Dat
6 Beaker browser alternatives
Beaker is a an experimental peer-to-peer web browser based on Hyper protocol. It's licensed MIT, and supports plugins for adding new protocols and Web APIs.
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Beaker browser Features
1. DecentralizedBeaker browser is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Ad-freeBeaker browser doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Peer-To-Peer
Built-in editor
Discontinued
No updates for 2 years, no access to Hyper websites, can't run normal like a browser, not safe.

Comments about Beaker browser as a Alternative to ZeroNet
Almost everyone thinks Beaker browser is a great ZeroNet alternative.
Darren de Lima
P2P web browser, but not a full network
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GNUnet
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Free • Open Source
Anonymizing Network
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
54 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.
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GNUnet Features
1. DecentralizedGNUnet is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Privacy focusedGNUnet is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Decentralised Name System
Modularity
Overlay network
Peer-To-Peer
Mesh network
Distributed
Yggdrasil
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
201 Yggdrasil alternatives
A proof-of-concept scalable IPv6 meshnet, featuring end-to-end encryption, a unique spanning tree routing algorithm and aiming to implement novel backpressure routing metrics.
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Yggdrasil Features
1. DecentralizedYggdrasil is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionYggdrasil has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. LightweightYggdrasil consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Works OfflineYggdrasil can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Peer-To-Peer
Mesh network
SSH
Support for IPv6
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ZeroMe
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Free • Open Source
Social Network
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
gevent
Self-Hosted
Python
JavaScript
ZeroNet
82 ZeroMe alternatives
Social network for the distributed P2P network ZeroNet.
- - ZeroMe is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZeroNet.
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ZeroMe Features
1. DecentralizedZeroMe is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Peer-To-Peer
Discontinued
The last update is from December 2020.

Comments about ZeroMe as a Alternative to ZeroNet
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ZeroNet_io
this is part of Zeronet not an alternative!
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Sia
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Freemium • Open Source
Online
JSON
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
41 Sia alternatives
Sia is a new decentralized cloud storage platform aimed at giving users control of their data.
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Sia Features
1. DecentralizedSia is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionSia has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Encrypted BackupSia uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
Decentralized storage
Distributed
Hypercore Protocol
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Free • Open Source
File Sync Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Self-Hosted
Electron / Atom Shell
JavaScript
14 Hypercore Protocol alternatives
Hypercore Protocol is a peer-to-peer data network built on the Hypercore logs. Hypercores are signed, append-only logs. They're like lightweight blockchains without the consensus algorithm. As with BitTorrent, as more people "seed" a dataset it will increase the...
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Hypercore Protocol Features
1. DecentralizedHypercore Protocol is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Distributed
Peer-To-Peer