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ICQ vs RetroShare

A side-by-side look at ICQ and RetroShare. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ICQ

ICQ

Social & Communications

ICQ is an instant messaging client and software that was first released in 1996. It became popular in the late 1990s as one of the first multi-platform instant messaging clients. Key features of ICQ include one-on-one and group text chats, voice and video calls, offline messaging, and file transfers.

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RetroShare

RetroShare

File Sharing

RetroShare is a free and open-source peer-to-peer communication and file sharing app. It allows users to securely chat, message, talk, share files, and host forums. RetroShare aims to protect users' privacy and anonymity when communicating online.

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