RetroShare vs Session
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
RetroShare
8.0Friend-2-Friend and secure decentralised communication platform
Session
8.0Onion routing based messenger
| Metric | RetroShare | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 101 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 335 |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 1.4K |
| Version | 0.6.7a,0c03e93a4-01-03-2024-MacOS-10.15.7-Qt-5.15.11,0.6.7.2 | 1.18.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.9K | 410 |
| GitHub Forks | 310 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 325 | 401 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 18, 2013 | Feb 12, 2020 |
Reviews
RetroShare
RetroShare is a secure, decentralized communication platform designed for privacy-conscious users. It offers peer-to-peer communication and file-sharing with a focus on security and anonymity, benefiting those who value privacy and decentralization.
Enables secure, peer-to-peer communication and file-sharing without relying on central servers.
Pros
- + Strong focus on security and privacy
- + Decentralized communication model
- + Cross-platform support including macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - GitHub license status is unclear
Session
Session is a decentralized, onion-routing-based messenger that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer communication, ideal for users seeking secure, private messaging.
Enables secure, private communication via a decentralized network using onion routing.
Pros
- + Decentralized network for enhanced privacy
- + Onion routing for secure communication
- + End-to-end encryption ensuring message security
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency
Cons
- - High number of open GitHub issues
- - No ARM64 support currently available