Tor Messenger Alternatives

Tor Messenger Alternatives

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15 best tor messenger alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Tor Messenger alternative list source: blog.torproject.org

15 alternativesFree, Open Source Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone +1
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Compare Tor Messenger alternatives

Compare top-ranked Tor Messenger alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
Pidgin100% 2899 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Signal99% 829 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Tox100% 783 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Adium99% 661 votesFree, Open SourceMac
Jitsi99% 569 votesFree, Open SourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Riot.im98% 387 votesFree, Open SourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Empathy98% 309 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Jami97% 211 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
RetroShare98% 197 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Bitmessage91% 79 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Torchat95% 57 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Linux
Briar93% 45 votesFree, Open SourceAndroid
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Pidgin

Score: 100%

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Pidgin multi-Protocol chat client used by millions of users and it is easy to use. Connect to aim, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP, and more chat networks. Built-in Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,
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829

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Signal

Score: 99%

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RedPhone and disable all the signals together to create. If you are to avoid SMS fees, create groups so you can communicate, you can chat with signal Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone
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783

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Tox

Score: 100%

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You can send messages, files, create groups, and audio-and video-calls to Toxin Toxin testing. In a safe manner. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone
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661

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Adium

Score: 99%

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Free and open source instant messaging application Adium for Mac OS X, written using Mac OS Xs Cocoa API, released under the GNU GPL, developed and published by Adium Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac
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569

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Jitsi

Score: 99%

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JITs (formerly sip communicator) SIP, XMPP/Jabber, ICQ/aim, complete with endtoend encryption, protocols supported, such as audio /video and chat communication tool Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Android
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387

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Riot.im

Score: 98%

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(Old-stock) riot on the web, iOS and Android is an application that runs on open source that can work. Chat rooms, is built to both public and private, and GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and soon to even more tools for messaging, Android and the web (beta), file-sharing, voice-and video-conference-integration. How vector Abundance, IRC more soon, and many other systems, provides a bridge matrix.org built on open standards. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Android
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309

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Empathy

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Empathy through different protocols, which is for text, audio, video, chat and file transfer is a program that supports messaging. You tell him that your accounts are all about Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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211

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Jami

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone
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Audio, video, and chat communication, the secure, centralized, strong privacy and freedoms. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone
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197

4

RetroShare

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralised communication system. Chat, share photos, Videos, safe, and you can more Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,OpenSSL
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79

7

Bitmessage

Score: 91%

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Bitmessage, encrypted messages to another person or to many of the participants in the P2P communication Protocol used. It is decentralized and trustless, of course, all of the elements, such as trusted root certification authorities. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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57

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Torchat

Score: 95%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux
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TorChat is a completely independent design, built on top of Tors location Hidden Services to Install and without anything to configure, giving you extremely strong anonymity due to the fact that it is very easy-to-use, peer-to-peer instant messaging. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux
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45

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Briar

Score: 93%

FreeOpen SourceAndroid
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An open source Center, and WiFi and Bluetooth without internet connection message is encrypted, with the application. Messages are securely stored on your device Features:Free,Open,Source,Android
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37

3

Ricochet

Score: 92%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Real privacy for anonymous instant messaging. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
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37

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YakYak

Score: 89%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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What: Post//delete notifications stop talking (rename, add, contact) Chat messages Create/modify conversations, you get Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Hangouts
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37

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Demonsaw

Score: 81%

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Encryption a free internet social Demonsaw is the next stage of evolution, and the first Film. Demonsaw what it is designed to be your privacy to protect and keep you Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Linux

Tor Messenger alternatives FAQ

What is the best Tor Messenger alternative?

Pidgin is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Tor Messenger alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Pidgin, Signal, Tox, Adium, Jitsi.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone +1, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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