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BeeBEEP vs RetroShare: catalog facts
BeeBEEP	RetroShare
Free Free and open source; the developer accepts donations.	Free Free and open source with no hidden costs or ads.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Works without any server Messages encrypted with AES and delivered directly	Fully decentralized with no central server Chat, mail, forums, channels and file sharing in one app
Designed for local office networks rather than chat over the internet Listing evidence covers Windows only	Useful only once you have friends on the network Releases are infrequent; the current version is 0.6.7a
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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