Off-the-Record Messaging Alternatives

Off-the-Record Messaging has been discontinued. Similar apps include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Telegram, Element, Tox and Jami. You're spoiled for choice with Encrypted Chat Apps like Off-the-Record Messaging: we list more than 25 alternatives for Android, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. BitMail icon
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    Secure decentral P2P Email.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Symphony.com icon
     2 likes

    Chat, SMS, and share all of your files all in one place. Perzo is the secure and more productive solution to your communication needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. FireFloo is an instant messaging communicator combining the open XMPP standard (Jabber, GMail Chat etc.) with the echo protocol for multi-encrypted messaging. Use various methods to send chipertext over open standards like libgcrypt and encrypt your private communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Selene icon
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    Selene is a comprehensive peer-to-peer chat and file sharing application built on the Tor network. It enables secure, private communication and seamless file transfers between users, leveraging the anonymity and resilience of Tor.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
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  5. GoldBug icon
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    GoldBug is a secure Instant Messenger. You can be sure with using GoldBug (GB), that no third party can look into your chat communication. Private user-to-user communication remains private. GoldBug therefore uses strong multi-encryption with different layers of modern...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. Plugin enabling end-to-end encryption for instant messages on Pidgin using up to 4096-bit RSA with Mozilla NSS, automatic key creation, exchange, and storage, designed for simple use against man-in-the-middle attacks, open-source, and minimal setup required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Pidgin
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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  8. pChat icon
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    Free online chat rooms. Create your own chat room, earn karma and direct message.

    26 pChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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