Is I2P better than Tor in 2026?

Tor and I2P are different anonymity-network designs with different threat models. Tor's onion routing is optimized for low-latency clearnet access via exit nodes; the anonymity set is large (millions of users) and the threat model targets a network adversary observing the network. I2P's garlic routing is optimized for in-network destinations (eepsites) with outproxy as a secondary concern; the anonymity set is much smaller (tens of thousands of users); the design assumes the adversary may attempt active routing-pattern attacks. For clearnet browsing and accessing well-known onion services, Tor is the default in 2026. For specifically in-network anonymous services or for users who want a second anonymity network alongside Tor in their threat model, I2P is the complement.