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Soulseek vs RetroShare: catalog facts
Soulseek	RetroShare
Free The client is a free download.	Free Free and open source with no hidden costs or ads.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Direct peer-to-peer search and transfers Built-in messaging between users	Fully decentralized with no central server Chat, mail, forums, channels and file sharing in one app
Updates are infrequent Closed source	Useful only once you have friends on the network Releases are infrequent; the current version is 0.6.7a
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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