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URnetwork vs Orchid: catalog facts
URnetwork	Orchid
Freemium Free to download and connect; see the site for current plan details.	Paid Pay as you go with cryptocurrency tokens, no subscription.
Android, iOS, Browser extension	Android, iOS
Traffic split across community nodes rather than one provider Open source and reproducible builds	No subscription, pay only for bandwidth used Decentralized provider marketplace
Exit traffic passes through other people's devices Performance depends on the community nodes available	Requires funding an account with crypto tokens Speed and reliability depend on individual providers
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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