SnapRAID vs The Serval Project
A side-by-side look at SnapRAID and The Serval Project. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
SnapRAID
Backup & Sync
SnapRAID is an open-source backup program for disk arrays. It protects data on hard disk drives by generating parity information that allows recovery from up to six disk failures. It does not create copies of files, but relies on regular block-level snapshots to provide history.
paritysnapshotsrecoverydisk-arrays
The Serval Project
Social & Communications
The Serval Project is an open-source, decentralized messaging and voice calling app that uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect phones without cellular networks. It allows communication during natural disasters and internet outages.
decentralizedmesh-networkingdisaster-response
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