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RetroShare vs Freenet: catalog facts
RetroShare	Freenet
Free Free and open source with no hidden costs or ads.	Free Free to use; the project is funded by grants and donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Fully decentralized with no central server Chat, mail, forums, channels and file sharing in one app	No central servers behind the apps Browser demo of River without installing anything
Useful only once you have friends on the network Releases are infrequent; the current version is 0.6.7a	The browser version keeps your keys on the project's peer Small app ecosystem so far
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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