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MeshCore vs Meshtastic: catalog facts
MeshCore	Meshtastic
Free The open-source firmware is available without a license fee. Radio hardware is separate.	Free The open-source firmware and apps are free. Radio hardware is purchased separately.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Hybrid routing scales better than pure flooding on larger meshes	Works entirely without cellular coverage or internet Encrypted channels and position sharing across a self-forming mesh
Requires compatible radio hardware and its own companion ecosystem Younger and smaller than the established LoRa mesh projects	Requires compatible LoRa hardware for every participant Range and reliability depend heavily on antennas and terrain
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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