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Bitmask vs Riseup: catalog facts
Bitmask	Riseup
Free Free to use and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free to use and funded by donations.
Android	Web
No account needed and automatic configuration Built-in tools for bypassing censorship	Email, VPN, lists and collaboration tools from one provider Run by a collective focused on limited data retention
Limited to a small set of compatible providers Speed and server choice depend on volunteer-run providers	Accounts must be requested and are aimed at activists and social-change groups Depends on donations to keep running
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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