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i2pd vs Lokinet: catalog facts
i2pdLokinet
Free

Free to download and run.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, Linux, Android, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Written in C++ rather than Java
  • Android app and desktop app available
  • Routes at the IP layer, so any application can use it, not only browsers
  • Lower latency than most onion-routing networks
  • Useful only for services reachable over I2P
  • Running a well-connected node works best when left on continuously
  • Much smaller network than Tor, so the anonymity set is limited
  • Setup requires network-level privileges
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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