Off-the-Record Messaging Alternatives

Off-the-Record Messaging is described as 'Off-the-Record (OTR) Messaging allows you to have private conversations over any instant messaging (MSN,Gtalk, Facebook and so on) by providing encryption, authentication, deniability, perfect forward' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Off-the-Record Messaging for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Off-the-Record Messaging alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Off-the-Record Messaging are Telegram, Element, Tox and Jami.

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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
     
  2. Symphony.com icon
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    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
     
  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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
     
  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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  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
     
  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)

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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