Shemes

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Shemes is a Usenet provider known as the developer of the GrabIt newsreader software, bundling Usenet access directly with its own client. Four plans from search-only ($2.49/month) to unlimited ($14.95/month). 6+ years retention, 45 connections, EU and US servers, SSL, rollover credits on metered plans.

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Backbone

A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.

Backbone

Omicron

Server Location

Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.

Server

EU, USA

Jurisdiction and Privacy

Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:

The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.

The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.

Privacy

Insecure

Abuse Procedure

A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.

Abuse

DMCA

Payment Methods

Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.

Payment Methods

CreditCard

Retention Time

Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.

Retention

5+ Years

Protection

If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.

Protection

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Quick 3-Day 1.5 GB

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$2.50one-time

$250.00 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 1 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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XS 5 GB

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$3.08monthly

$ 36.96 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 5 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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XS 5 GB

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$3.30monthly

$ 19.80 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 5 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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XS 5 GB

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$3.40monthly

$ 10.20 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 5 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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XS 5 GB

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$3.50monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 5 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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50 GB

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$8.80monthly

$ 105.60 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 50 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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50 GB

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$9.40monthly

$ 56.40 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 50 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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50 GB

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$9.70monthly

$ 29.10 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 50 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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50 GB

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$10.00monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 50 GB

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Unlimited + GrabIt

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$12.95monthly

$ 155.40 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Unlimited + GrabIt

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$13.95monthly

$ 83.70 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Unlimited + GrabIt

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$14.45monthly

$ 43.35 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Unlimited + GrabIt

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$14.95monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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All About Shemes

Shemes is notable as the developer of GrabIt, a widely used Windows Usenet newsreader, offering Usenet access directly bundled with full GrabIt search integration.

Plans

Search Only – $2.49/mo ($2.08 annual): Unlimited GrabIt search, up to 10,000 results/query. No download quota. Search + 5 GB – $3.50/mo: 5 GB/month with rollover credits, 45 connections, SSL, 6+ year retention. Search + 50 GB – $10.00/mo: 50 GB/month with rollover credits, 45 connections, SSL, 6+ year retention. Search + Unlimited – $14.95/mo ($12.95 annual): Unlimited downloads, EU+US servers, 45 connections, SSL, 6+ year retention.

Key Features

Rollover credits: unused monthly data carries over. Own infrastructure (news.shemes.com) in EU and US after migration from third-party provider. GrabIt is Windows-only. No free trial.

Who is shemes for?

shemes is suited to users who value the specific combination of features and pricing offered by the provider. The full plan details and infrastructure breakdown are described in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GrabIt and why is it relevant at Shemes?

GrabIt is a well-known Windows Usenet newsreader developed by Shemes. All plans include unlimited GrabIt search access with up to 10,000 results per query.

What plans does Shemes offer?

Four plans: Search Only ($2.49/mo), Search + 5 GB ($3.50/mo), Search + 50 GB ($10/mo), Search + Unlimited ($14.95/mo).

What are rollover credits at Shemes?

Unused monthly data carries over to the next month — no volume lost at month end.