Related FidoNet Software
A curated list of actively maintained software in the FidoNet ecosystem. All links verified and lead directly to download or project pages.
BBS Software
| Software | Platforms | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronet | Windows, Linux, BSD | v3.20d (Mar 2025) | synchro.net |
| Mystic BBS | Windows, Linux, macOS, RPi | v1.12 A48 | mysticbbs.com |
| ENiGMA½ | Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD | Active (Node.js) | GitHub |
| WWIV | Windows, Linux | v5.8.1 GA | wwivbbs.org |
| Renegade | DOS, Linux (via dosemu) | v1.35 (Active) | rgbbs.info |
| MBSE BBS | Linux, Unix | Active | SourceForge |
| Maximus | DOS, OS/2, Linux | v3.03 (GPL) | SourceForge |
Mailers
| Software | Protocol | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| FrontDoor | FTS-0001, BinkP | v24.01 (Free, Dec 2024) | defsol.com |
| binkd | BinkP (TCP/IP) | Active (GPL) | GitHub |
| D’Bridge | FTS-0001, BinkP | Active | dbridgemailer.com |
| BinkleyTerm XE | FTS-0001 | Maintained | SourceForge |
Mail Tossers & Processors
| Software | Message Bases | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPT (Husky Project) | Squish, JAM, MSG | Active (GPL) | GitHub |
| FMail | Hudson, JAM | Active (GPL v3) | SourceForge |
| SBBSecho | Synchronet native | Active (Synchronet) | Synchronet Wiki |
| Fimail | JAM, Squish, MSG | Active | GitHub |
Message & File Editors
| Software | Description | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoldED+ | FidoNet message reader/editor | Active | SourceForge |
| msged TE | Message editor (Husky Project) | Active | GitHub |
File Echo Processors
| Software | Description | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLFIX | The most complete FileEcho utility available | v6.1.4 Active | Downloads |
| htick (Husky Project) | FTN file echo processor | Active (GPL) | GitHub |
Directories & Resources
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| FidoNet.org | Official FidoNet website and software list | fidonet.org |
| Telnet BBS Guide | Directory of active BBSes accessible via telnet | telnetbbsguide.com |
| BBS Software Directory | Historical archive of BBS software | bbsdocumentary.com |
Know of active FidoNet software that should be listed here? Contact us at ken@blkdoor.com.