ZeroNet AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

The best Privacy Tool alternative to ZeroNet is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to ZeroNet and five of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to ZeroNet are I2P, NYM, GoodbyeDPI and I2P+.

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

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ZeroNet alternatives page was last updated Aug 28, 2024
  1. Tor icon
     1756 likes

    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
    Tor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Bypass Censorship
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Torrenting
    9.  Graphical User Interface
    10.  Support for FTP
    11.  Decentralized
    12.  Anonymous Proxy
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    Comments about Tor as an Alternative to ZeroNet
     
    Guest

    This isn’t a distributed peer-to-peer web browser.

    Negative commentDec 13, 2019
    5
    ZeroNet_io

    Tor browser is not a distributed web hosting network like Zeronet is.

    Negative commentJun 21, 2021
    0
    Oscar Sanderson

    This isn't a peer to peer network

    Negative commentMar 10, 2021
    0
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    • Most users think Tor is a great ZeroNet alternative.

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

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

    • Tor is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor is Security-focused and Privacy focusedZeroNet is not according to our users
  2. I2P icon
     215 likes

    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.

    49 I2P alternatives
    I2P screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Anonymous Email
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  Built-In Proxy
    5.  No Logs
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  P2P Network
    I2P iconZeroNet Icon

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    • I2P is the most popular Android alternative to ZeroNet.

    • I2P is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
    • I2P is Privacy focusedZeroNet is not according to our users
  3. NYM icon
     4 likes

    Nym provides strong network-level privacy against sophisticated end-to-end attackers, and anonymous transactions using blinded, re-randomizable, decentralized credentials.

    59 NYM alternatives
    NYM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Anonymous Proxy
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  No Logs
    8.  Blockchain
    9.  Bypass Censorship
    10.  Anticensorship
    11.  WEB3
    12.  Online Anonymity
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  4. GoodbyeDPI icon
     1 like

    This software designed to bypass Deep Packet Inspection systems found in many Internet Service Providers which block access to certain websites.

    13 GoodbyeDPI alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Bypass Censorship
    6.  Anticensorship
    7.  Network Tools
    GoodbyeDPI iconZeroNet Icon

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  5. I2P+ icon
     1 like

    I2P+ is an enhanced version of the Java I2P anonymizing network platform that aims to deliver a superior user experience and improved network performance while retaining full compatibility with upstream I2P.

    8 I2P+ alternatives
    I2P+ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • I2P

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Internal torrent network
    12.  Anonymous Email
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