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Decentralized Storage for Windows

IPFS, Filecoin, Arweave and other decentralized storage clients for pinning, sharing and archiving files.

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2026 Peergos Decentralized Storage Store and share files with end-to-end encryption over a peer-to-peer network. Free, open source and self-hostable on Windows. Free Open source
2026 Sia hostd Decentralized Storage Learn what Sia hostd does, how to install it on Windows, how to verify the download, and whether it fits your spare disk space plans. Free Open source v2.12.1
2026 Sia renterd Decentralized Storage Learn what Sia renterd does, how it compares with siad, how to install it safely from GitHub Releases, and what to check before using it. Free Open source v2.9.6
2026 Storj Decentralized Storage Free, open-source Storj software for Windows. See what the storage node does, how to install it safely, and who should try it. Free Open source v2024.12.1734976534
2026 🌲Forest Decentralized Storage Learn what the Forest Filecoin node does, how it works, and how to install it safely on Windows. Free Open source v0.39.0
2026 Hippius Desktop Decentralized Storage Free, open-source Windows dashboard for IPFS node status, network connections, storage analytics and Polkadot-linked metrics. Free Open source v0.6.17
2026 BEE Decentralized Storage A free, open-source Go node for the Ethereum Swarm decentralized storage network. Learn what it does, how to install it safely and whether it fits you. Free Open source v2.9.0-rc1
2026 Quiet Decentralized Storage Free, open-source team chat with end-to-end encryption and no email or phone number required. See features, install steps and alternatives. Free Open source v11.3.1-alpha.1
2026 GO Orbit DB Decentralized Storage Learn what GO Orbit DB is, how to install it safely, and when a serverless, peer-to-peer Go database fits your project. Free Open source v1.22.2
2026 Edky Decentralized Storage A free, public domain tool for converting Ed25519 public keys between IPFS, libp2p, NEAR, OpenSSH and other encoding formats. Free Open source v0.1.1
2026 IPFS Desktop Decentralized Storage A free, open-source IPFS node with a built-in Web UI and tray menu. Learn how to install it with winget and use it safely on Windows. Free Open source v0.50.1
2026 Kubo (IPFS) Decentralized Storage Download Kubo for Windows, the reference IPFS node. Learn installation, system requirements, features and how to share content on decentralized storage. Free Open source v0.43.1
2026 Ipfs Companion Decentralized Storage A free, open source browser extension that connects Chromium and Firefox to your local IPFS Kubo node. Learn what it does, how to install it and how to stay safe. Free Open source v3.4.0
2026 Archiveweb Page Decentralized Storage Free, open-source web archiving extension for Chromium browsers with IPFS support. Install steps, usage guide and safety tips. Free Open source v0.17.1
2026 Ipfs Chat Decentralized Storage Serverless, encrypted terminal chat with peer-to-peer file sharing over IPFS. Free, open source and recently updated. Free Open source v0.3.0
2026 Ipfs Cluster Decentralized Storage Learn what Ipfs Cluster does, how to install it on Windows, verify the download and coordinate IPFS pinning across several daemons. Free Open source v1.1.6
2026 Hyprspace Decentralized Storage Learn what Hyprspace is, how its IPFS and libp2p network works, how to verify and install it on Windows, and whether it fits your needs. Free Open source v0.15.0
2026 FSociety Decentralized Storage A free, open-source Windows messenger built on Nostr, with encrypted private chats, communities and file sharing. Learn how it works and how to stay safe. Free Open source v0.3.4
2026 Ipget Decentralized Storage Command-line IPFS file retrieval under the MIT license, plus what the project's archived status means for Windows users. Free Open source v0.13.2
2026 Agregore Decentralized Storage Free, open-source browser for IPFS content with built-in QR codes, ad blocking and web archiving. Learn what it does and how to install it safely. Free Open source v2.24.0
2026 InterPlanetary Wayback Decentralized Storage Free, MIT-licensed tool for indexing and replaying WARC web archives over IPFS. Setup steps, safety checks and how it compares to similar programs. Free Open source v0.2024.10.24.1822
2026 Orbit DB Decentralized Storage Learn what OrbitDB does, how to install it safely, its four data models and how it compares with other IPFS tools. Free Open source v4.0.0
2026 Lassie Decentralized Storage Free, open-source Filecoin retrieval client for Windows. Install with Scoop and fetch content over the best available retrieval protocols. Free Open source v0.25.0
2026 Ipfs Pinner Decentralized Storage A free, open-source toolkit for uploading files to IPFS pinning services. Setup with Infura, limits, safety tips and alternatives. Free Open source v1.1.0
2025 Git IPFS Remote Bridge Decentralized Storage Free, open source Python tools to clone, push, fetch and release Git repositories over IPFS. Setup notes, safety tips and alternatives. Free Open source v1.0.1
2025 Polkadotjs App Ledger Decentralized Storage A free, open-source Windows portal to Polkadot and Creditcoin networks with Ledger hardware wallet support. Setup, safety and usage tips. Free Open source
Nftup Decentralized Storage Free, open-source app for uploading NFT files to IPFS via NFT.Storage. See Scoop install steps, safety tips and how it compares with related tools. Free Open source v1.0.2
Pinner CLI Decentralized Storage Free, open-source command-line tool for pinning content to IPFS on Windows. Install with winget and learn how to use it safely. Free Open source v0.2.1
Swarm Desktop Decentralized Storage Free, open-source Windows app to start and manage a Swarm decentralized storage node. Install steps, safety tips and honest pros and cons. Free Open source v0.56.1
2025 Mintter Decentralized Storage Learn what Mintter Hypermedia is, why its project is archived, and how to install and verify it safely on Windows. Unmaintained Open source v2024.10.4-rc0
2024 Polkadot JS App Decentralized Storage A free, open-source portal to Polkadot and Substrate networks. Learn what it does, how to install it safely and how to get started on Windows. Unmaintained Open source
2023 IPFS Setup Action Decentralized Storage What IPFS Setup Action does in GitHub Actions, its 2023 status, install steps, safety notes and alternatives for testing IPFS apps. Unmaintained Open source v0.6.0
2023 Rivet Decentralized Storage A free, MIT-licensed toolkit for archiving webpages to IPFS. Read install steps, safety checks and alternatives. Unmaintained Open source v0.1.3
2023 LBRY Desktop Decentralized Storage Learn what LBRY Desktop does, how to install it with winget, and what to know about its safety and its 2023 update status. Unmaintained Open source v0.53.9
2022 IPDR Decentralized Storage An open-source Docker Registry that stores images on IPFS. Here is what it does, how to set it up on Windows, and who should try it. Unmaintained Open source v0.1.7
2022 Create Ipfs App Decentralized Storage A free, open-source tool that scaffolds IPFS web3 apps with no build configuration. Install steps, safety notes and alternatives. Unmaintained Open source
2022 Ipfs Upload Client Decentralized Storage Free, open-source CLI for uploading files and folders to IPFS via Infura or another API endpoint. Setup, safety and usage tips. Unmaintained Open source v0.1.2
2022 Wbipfs Decentralized Storage A free command-line tool for saving webpages to IPFS. See install steps, safety tips, use cases and alternatives. Unmaintained Open source v0.2.0
2021 ZeroNet Decentralized Storage Learn how ZeroNet hosts websites through peers, with Tor and Namecoin support. Download options, setup steps and safety tips included. Unmaintained Open source v0.7.1
2020 GX Decentralized Storage Free, MIT-licensed IPFS packaging tool for Windows. See what it does, how to install it safely, and why its 2020 update status matters. Unmaintained Open source v0.14.3
2019 Ipfs download/process manager Decentralized Storage A practical look at IPFS Connector, a free JavaScript library for IPFS file handling, including its unmaintained status since 2019. Unmaintained Open source v1.11.5
2019 Ipfs Mount Decentralized Storage Map IPFS and IPNS to a drive letter on Windows. Free, MIT-licensed, with pinned files visible in Explorer. Read the update status before installing. Unmaintained Open source v0.3.3
2019 Arbore Decentralized Storage Free, open-source friend-to-friend file sharing on IPFS. Learn what Arbore does, why its updates stopped in 2019, and how to install it safely. Unmaintained Open source v0.3.2
2017 Ipfs Gui Decentralized Storage A free, open source Windows front end for the IPFS daemon, with Send to integration. Read the update status and safety notes before installing. Unmaintained Open source
Buying guide

How to choose decentralized storage

IPFS, Filecoin, Arweave and other decentralized storage clients for pinning, sharing and archiving files.

When comparing decentralized storage, start with where the software comes from. Prefer programs with a public source repository, signed releases and an official download page you can verify. Our reviews link only to official sources and record the installer hash we checked.

Next, look at maintenance. Crypto software that has not been updated for a year or more can break as networks and exchanges change, and security fixes stop arriving. Programs we consider unmaintained or discontinued are clearly marked, and you can hide them with the status filter above.

Finally, match the tool to your skill level. Many of the most powerful programs are aimed at experienced users. Our "Best for" and "Skip if" notes in each verdict are the quickest way to tell.

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