The original post: /r/usenet by /u/eaglestarx on 2025-01-25 10:37:45.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been wondering about the difference between torrents and Usenet. Both seem like ways to download stuff, but I’ve noticed a lot of people go with Usenet even though you have to pay for it.

So what’s the deal? Is Usenet really that much better? Is it about faster speeds, better privacy, or something else?

I’ve given it a shot, but I just don’t get why it’s better than torrents. Honestly, it feels pretty expensive.