Otr.to AlternativesInstant Messengers & Encrypted Chat Apps like Otr.to

Otr.to is described as 'Open source anonymous, registration free P2P chat. You communicate directly and no logs are saved on the server. Otr.to is browser based, which means that you don't need to install or ask somebody to install software' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Otr.to, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Otr.to alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Otr.to are Jami, Telegram X, ChatSecure and Off-the-Record Messaging.

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Open source anonymous, registration free P2P chat. You communicate directly and no logs are saved on the server. Otr.to is browser based, which means that you don't need to install or ask somebody to install software.

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Otr.to alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2021
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  1. Telegram icon

    Telegram

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    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    295 Telegram alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Auto
    Telegram Desktop

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats

    Telegram VS Otr.to

     

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Otr.to.

    • Telegram is the most popular free alternative to Otr.to.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryOtr.to is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOtr.to is not according to our users
  2. Jami icon

    Jami

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    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    162 Jami alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jami video conference OS X

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Video Calling
    6.  Multi Platform
    7.  Encrypted Chat
    8.  Distributed
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  SIP client
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  No Tracking

    Jami VS Otr.to

     

    • Jami is the most popular Open Source alternative to Otr.to.

    • Jami is Free and Open SourceOtr.to is also Free and Open Source
    • Jami is Decentralized and Privacy focusedOtr.to is not according to our users
  4. Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

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    An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.

    221 Telegram X alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Stickers
    4.  Channels
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Bots
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Cloud based
    12.  Chat Bot

    Telegram X VS Otr.to

     
  5. ChatSecure icon

    ChatSecure

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    ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security.

    118 ChatSecure alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iOS (1)
    iOS (2)
    iOS (3)

    ChatSecure Features

    1.  Hidden chat
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  OTR

    ChatSecure VS Otr.to

     
  6. Off-the-Record Messaging icon

    Off-the-Record Messaging

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    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...

    28 Off-the-Record Messaging alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
    Discontinued

    The last version is from March 2016.

    Off-the-Record Messaging Features

    1.  Private Chat

    Off-the-Record Messaging VS Otr.to

     
  7. Utopia icon

    Utopia

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    Utopia P2P Ecosystem. Utopia is a feature-rich platform that is specifically designed to protect privacy of communication, confidentiality, and security of personal data. Utopia is a decentralized network, with no central server involved in data transmission or storage.

    50 Utopia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Take advantage of uMail - a secure alternative to classic email.

    Top Utopia Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  P2P Network
    5.  Own crypto currency (CRP)
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  VoiP Calls
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  In-built Cryptocurrency Cryptons (CRP)
    11.  App lock option
    12.  Encrypted database

    Utopia VS Otr.to

     
  9. Volafile icon

    Volafile

     74 likes
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    Volafile.org offers real time filesharing and fast downloads without delays or annoying countdowns. Users can share files in rooms, each with a chat and a filelist.

    165 Volafile alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Volafile screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Insecure website, and the latest update on social media is from 2021.

    Volafile Features

    1.  File Hosting
    2.  Built-in player
    3.  Image Sharing
    4.  Integrated Chat

    Volafile VS Otr.to

     
  10. Pidgin-Encryption icon

    Pidgin-Encryption

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    Encryption plugin for Pidgin, providing up to 4096 bit RSA encryption using the NSS crypto library from Mozilla. Keys are automatically transmitted and stored, making it very easy to use, but also resistant to man-in-the-middle attacks.

    29 Pidgin-Encryption alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Pidgin
    Pidgin-Encryption screenshot 1

    Pidgin-Encryption Features

    1.  Secure Chat

    Pidgin-Encryption VS Otr.to

     
  11. InstantChat.io icon

    InstantChat.io

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    Instant Chat lets you chat by just sharing a URL. Ideal for creators, developers and designers for providing support.

    34 InstantChat.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    InstantChat.io screenshot 1

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  12. Secure Exchanges Chat icon

    Secure Exchanges Chat

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    Need to quickly exchange something confidential between two devices or individuals? We create a secure channel between two people without applications. We use the browser and AES 256 encryption. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED. Ephemeral discussion.

    2 Secure Exchanges Chat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Share your chat link by email. Once your partner is connected, no one else could connect.

    Secure Exchanges Chat Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption

    Secure Exchanges Chat VS Otr.to

     
  13. BlankStamp icon

    BlankStamp

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    Incognito Emails and chat rooms, without anyone knowing your identity! not even us!

    1 BlankStamp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    BlankStamp screenshot 1

    BlankStamp Features

    1.  Anonymous Email
    2.  Anonymous Chat

    BlankStamp VS Otr.to

     
  14. pChat icon

    pChat

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    Free online chat rooms. Create your own chat room, earn karma and direct message.

    26 pChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    pChat VS Otr.to

     
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