aTox AlternativesInstant Messengers & Encrypted Chat Apps like aTox

aTox is described as 'Free open-source messaging app for the Tox protocol' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to aTox for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best aTox alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like aTox are Tox, SimpleX Chat, Molly and FluffyChat.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to aTox.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to aTox.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceaTox is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightaTox is not according to our users
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    Tox

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    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

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    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     

    • Tox is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to aTox.

    • Tox is Free and Open SourceaTox is also Free and Open Source
    • Tox is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightaTox is not according to our users
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    SimpleX Chat

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    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    • SimpleX Chat is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to aTox.

    • SimpleX Chat is Free and Open SourceaTox is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpleX Chat is Privacy focused and LightweightaTox is not according to our users
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    Molly

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    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

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    • F-Droid
     
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    FluffyChat

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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    185 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
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    • FluffyChat is the most popular Web-based alternative to aTox.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourceaTox is also Free and Open Source
    • FluffyChat is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightaTox is not according to our users
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    Status

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    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    175 Status alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    Sphinx Chat

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    Sphinx.chat lets you use your lightning node to talk to anyone else who is running lightning and a sphinx compatible chat client.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • iPhone
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    TeleGuard

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    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
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    uTox

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    µTox is the lightweight client with minimal dependencies; it not only looks pretty, it runs fast! µTox is available for Windows, OS X, and Linux (Android support is experimental), with full support for chat, file transfers, audio/video calling, and desktop sharing...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
    • BSD
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    Antox

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    Antox is an Android client for Tox. It aims to bring the full multimedia support Tox offers to your device, although it's still currently in heavy development.

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