Meshtastic is an open source, off-grid, decentralized mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power LoRa devices. It enables long-range peer-to-peer text messaging and optional GPS location sharing without cell towers, WiFi, or internet infrastructure. The project is 100% community driven and open source, with clients available for iOS, Android, web, and Python (CLI/SDK).
What it's for
Long range off-grid communication in areas without reliable communications infrastructureSending and receiving text messages between mesh network membersGPS-based location sharingBuilding decentralized mesh networks without a dedicated router
Features 14
- AES-256 encrypted messaging
- Android application
- Available in 39 languages
- Decentralized communication with no dedicated router required
- Excellent battery life
- iOS, iPad, and macOS compatible application
- Long range LoRa communication (record of 331km)
- No infrastructure required (no cell towers, WiFi, or internet)
- No phone required for mesh communication
- Optional GPS-based location features
- Python CLI/SDK for developers
- Send and receive text messages between mesh members
- Supports 26 LoRa regions
- Web-based client
At a glance
free tieropen sourceAPI
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS
CompanyMeshtastic LLC
Resources
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