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RetroShare vs Berty: catalog facts
RetroShare	Berty
Free Free and open source with no hidden costs or ads.	Free Free and open source, developed by a non-profit.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Android, iOS
Fully decentralized with no central server Chat, mail, forums, channels and file sharing in one app	No central server; messages travel peer to peer Designed to work offline or on restricted networks
Useful only once you have friends on the network Releases are infrequent; the current version is 0.6.7a	Developers say it is not yet ready for high-risk use Small team and a smaller user base than mainstream messengers
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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