Cwtch Alternatives

Cwtch is described as '- (a Welsh word roughly translating to “a hug that creates a safe place”) is a decentralized, privacy-preserving, multi-party messaging protocol that can be used to build metadata resistant applications' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cwtch for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Cwtch alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cwtch are Telegram, bitchat, Wire and Briar.

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    Port is a free, open source, privacy-first messaging app designed for the hyper-connected world. Connect safely without sharing phone numbers, emails, or usernames. With Port, yoOR USERNAMEu can chat, call, share, and stay in touch on your own terms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Converse is a messaging app for decentralized, secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Built on the XMTP network, Converse lets you own your conversations and take them anywhere whenever you want, ensuring your most important messages—the ones you never want to lose or be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
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    signal-cli is a commandline interface for the Signal messenger. It supports registering, verifying, sending and receiving messages. signal-cli uses a patched libsignal-service-java, extracted from the Signal-Android source code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Java
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Tinfoil Chat icon
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    Tinfoil Chat (TFC) is a FOSS+FHD peer-to-peer messaging system that relies on high assurance hardware architecture to protect users from passive collection, MITM attacks and most importantly, remote key exfiltration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Axolotl icon
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    Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  6. SiskinIM icon
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    Lightweight and powerful XMPP client for iPhone and iPad, with audio and video calls and built-in privacy

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    ChatAround allows users to chat offline - no internet connection needed. It uses Bluetooth / WiFi to create a local connection. There is no account registration needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    World's most secure P2P messenger. End-to-end encrypted, zero-server architecture, quantum-resistant roadmap. WebRTC direct connections, advanced ECDH + DTLS + SAS verification, full ASN.1 validation.

    51 SecureBit.chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    WireMin is a decentralized network built by the people, for the people, and of the people. Enjoy full privacy and security with end-to-end encryption on a network without central servers. Your data stays under your control—free from censorship, surveillance, and exploitation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. KeeperChat icon
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    KeeperChat - The leading secure messaging app.

    • Private vault for messages, photos and videos • Private, encrypted media gallery (nothing is saved on device’s camera roll) • Biometric login and self-destruct protection for vault • Message retraction and self-destruct timer • Tw.

    102 KeeperChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. WorldChat icon
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    Meet new people around the World on WorldChat.tv, the Original World Chat since 2011. Register your free Account or chat as Guest.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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