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Selene

Tor-based p2p chat and file sharing manager.

  • Completely free
  • Linux
  • Open source

Overview

Features described in its Flathub listing and in its GitHub repository: file sharing and Tor network support.

Overview written by LicitPro from the documentation published by the authors and the cited sources; we have not tried the resource ourselves.

Excerpts that establish this information
  • “Tor-based p2p chat and file sharing manager” — Flathub, 10 November 2026
  • “Selene is a comprehensive peer-to-peer chat and file sharing application built on the Tor network.” — GitHub, 10 November 2026

At a glance

All of Selene is free: no feature is locked behind a paid plan, and its code is open.

Its licence (GPL-3.0+) is a copyleft open source licence: you may use, study, modify and redistribute it, including commercially; modified versions must keep the same licence.

Strengths

  • Open source code
  • Commercial use allowed

About

Selene is a comprehensive peer-to-peer chat and file sharing application built on the Tor network. It enables secure, private communication and seamless file transfers between users, leveraging the anonymity and resilience of Tor. Key Features: True peer-to-peer messaging: messages travel exclusively over the Tor network, never leaving Tor at any point End-to-end RSA encryption for messages, with selectable key lengths: 2048, 4096, or 8192 bits File sharing via ephemeral Tor hidden service HTTP servers: recipients access files directly using the provided onion address in Tor Browser or any Tor-enabled private window Request new Tor circuits and onion addresses for improved connectivity and privacy Configurable Tor ports for advanced users Contact export/import and rich messaging features including emojis and file transfers Advanced logging system and chat history management Password protection at startup for enhanced privacy Cross-platform: built with Qt Framework Selene is designed for privacy advocates and secure communication enthusiasts, offering a robust suite of features for confidential, flexible, and user-friendly Tor-based messaging and file sharing.

Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

Sources and checks

  • Facts collected from Flathub (credit card, source code, publisher, licence, free status, platforms, commercial use, version) —
  • Last technical check: 8 November 2026
  • Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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