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Freenet vs Chitchatter: catalog facts
Freenet	Chitchatter
Free Free to use; the project is funded by grants and donations.	Free No paid plan is mentioned on the site.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Web
No central servers behind the apps Browser demo of River without installing anything	Runs in the browser with nothing to install Peer-to-peer design without a central chat server
The browser version keeps your keys on the project's peer Small app ecosystem so far	No history, so it is not suited to ongoing conversations Participants need to be online at the same time
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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