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Meshtastic
Meshtastic is open-source mesh networking software for low-power devices used off-grid.
About Meshtastic
Meshtastic is open-source software for off-grid, decentralized mesh networking on low-power devices. It enables peer-to-peer messaging over LoRa without cell towers, WiFi, or internet, with communication over several kilometers and AES-256 encryption.
Devices are managed through iOS, iPad, macOS, Android, web, and Python clients. Use requires compatible hardware devices.
Key features
- Off-grid LoRa mesh messaging over several kilometers without infrastructure
- AES-256 encryption for messages
- iOS, iPad and Mac OS app for device management
- Android app to connect and control devices
- Web-based client to access network from devices
- Python CLI and SDK for developers
Best for: People who need to communicate off-grid using compatible low-power devices.
Good for
- Works without cell towers, WiFi, or internet connectivity
- Supports long-range LoRa communication over several kilometers
- Offers clients for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Python
Watch out for
- Requires compatible hardware devices to use
Meshtastic at a glance
- Website
- meshtastic.org
- Category
- Development › Network Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Meshtastic FAQ
Does Meshtastic work without cell service or internet?
Yes, it works without cell towers, WiFi, or internet connectivity.
How do I connect to and control Meshtastic devices?
Through Apple apps for iOS, iPad and Mac OS, an Android app, a web client, or the Python CLI/SDK.
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