ZeroNet Alternatives

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, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best ZeroNet alternative is Tor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZeroNet are IPFS, I2P, Hyphanet and Snowflake Tor.

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ZeroNet alternatives are mainly Anonymizing Networks but may also be VPN Services or Privacy Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ZeroNet.
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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 Dec 8, 2023
  1. ZeroID icon
     7 likes

    ZeroNet authentication provider.

    10 ZeroID alternatives
    ZeroID screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • JSON
    • JavaScript
    ZeroID iconZeroNet Icon

    ZeroID VS ZeroNet

    Is ZeroID a good alternative to ZeroNet?
     
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    ZeroNet_io

    this is part of Zeronet not an alternative!

    Negative commentJun 22, 2021
    1
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    ZeroID icon
    • ZeroID is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  2. Decent icon
     5 likes

    Decent is an independent decentralized platform for creative people, authors, bloggers, publicists and their fans & followers allowing borderless publishing of any text, picture, video or music content.

    2 Decent alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Tribler

    Decent Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Network Tools
    Decent iconZeroNet Icon

    Decent VS ZeroNet

    Is Decent a good alternative to ZeroNet?
     
  3. The Web icon
     3 likes

    The most known form of internet. The world wide web.

    9 The Web alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    The Web Features

    1.  Web-Based
    The Web iconZeroNet Icon

    The Web VS ZeroNet

    Is The Web a good alternative to ZeroNet?
     
  4. ninux icon
     3 likes

    Ninux is an Italian wireless network community with the goal of creating and expanding a free, open and experimental computer network. It uses the OLSR (Optimized Link State Routing) Protocol, an IP routing protocol optimized for mobile ad hoc networks.

    26 ninux alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    ninux Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Mesh network
    4.  Bypass Censorship
    5.  Online Anonymity
    ninux iconZeroNet Icon

    ninux VS ZeroNet

    Is ninux a good alternative to ZeroNet?
     
    Comments about ninux as an Alternative to ZeroNet
     
    ZeroNet_io

    It is NOT a distributed web hosting network on the internet like Zeronet is. It is intranet thing.

    Negative commentJun 22, 2021
    0
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    ninux icon
    • ninux is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  5. MUTE icon
     8 likes

    MUTE File Sharing is a peer-to-peer network that provides easy search-and-download functionality while also protecting your privacy.

    11 MUTE alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MUTE Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    Discontinued

    Latest version 0.5.1 released on April 23, 2007. See dates on http://mute-net.sourceforge.net/

    MUTE iconZeroNet Icon

    MUTE VS ZeroNet

    Is MUTE a good alternative to ZeroNet?
     
    Comments about MUTE as an Alternative to ZeroNet
     
    ZeroNet_io

    Discontinued, not a website hosting network.

    Negative commentJun 22, 2021
    1
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    MUTE icon
    • MUTE is Free and Open SourceZeroNet is also Free and Open Source
  6. Holepunch.to icon
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    A platform for creating apps that don’t use any servers whatsoever. No arbitrary limits just better apps that can be shipped instantly, directly to your users.

    4 Holepunch.to alternatives
    Holepunch.to screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Holepunch.to Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    Holepunch.to iconZeroNet Icon

    Holepunch.to VS ZeroNet

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  7. Proxy Mask icon
     Like this app

    Main Features: All in one application: TOR, VPN and Proxy; Hide your IP address; Bypass Internet censorship and filtering; Hide your online activities from your ISP; Access blocked websites; Access Geo-restricted web contents (e.g.

    177 Proxy Mask alternatives
    Proxy Mask screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Bypass Censorship
    2.  Hide your IP
    3.  Tor
    4.  Anticensorship
    Proxy Mask iconZeroNet Icon

    Proxy Mask VS ZeroNet

    Is Proxy Mask a good alternative to ZeroNet?
     
    Comments about Proxy Mask as an Alternative to ZeroNet
     
    ZeroNet_io

    Closed source software, not a distributed web hosting network like Zeronet is. Not alternative.

    Negative commentJun 22, 2021
    1
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    Proxy Mask icon
    • Proxy Mask is the most popular commercial alternative to ZeroNet.

    • Proxy Mask is Paid and ProprietaryZeroNet is Free and Open Source
    • Proxy Mask is Privacy focusedZeroNet is not according to our users
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