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RetroShare vs Soulseek: catalog facts
RetroShare	Soulseek
Free Free and open source with no hidden costs or ads.	Free The client is a free download.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS
Fully decentralized with no central server Chat, mail, forums, channels and file sharing in one app	Direct peer-to-peer search and transfers Built-in messaging between users
Useful only once you have friends on the network Releases are infrequent; the current version is 0.6.7a	Updates are infrequent Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 1, 2026

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