Ratspeak AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Ratspeak

Ratspeak is described as 'Native desktop and mobile client for E2EE conversations over Reticulum, a new type of mesh networking. Ratspeak gives you messaging, file/image sharing, voice calls (experimental), LoRa capability, WiFi, BLE, TCP, offline messaging, turn-based games, and more' and is a instant messenger in the security & privacy category. There are nine alternatives to Ratspeak for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and F-Droid apps. The best Ratspeak alternative is bitchat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ratspeak are Briar, Columba Messenger, Meshtastic and MeshchatX.

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  1. bitchat icon
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    Decentralized messaging app enabling secure peer-to-peer communication over Bluetooth mesh networks with end-to-end encryption, channel-based group chats, store & forward delivery, automatic peer discovery, no accounts or phone numbers, and privacy safeguards.

    65 bitchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. Briar icon
     132 likes

    Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in.

    88 Briar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Meshtastic icon
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    Meshtastic is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. This project is 100% community driven and open source!

    15 Meshtastic alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  4. MeshchatX icon
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    A extensively modified and feature-rich fork of Reticulum MeshChat by Liam Cottle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Docker
    • Python
     
  5. Meshchat icon
     4 likes

    A simple mesh network communications app powered by the Reticulum Network Stack.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
     
  6. MeshCore icon
     2 likes

    MeshCore is a lightweight, portable C++ library that enables multi-hop packet routing for embedded projects using LoRa and other packet radios. It is designed for developers who want to create resilient, decentralized communication networks that work without the internet.

    9 MeshCore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
     
  7. Sideband icon
     2 likes

    Decentralized messaging client for Android, Linux and macOS allowing you to communicate with people or LXMF-compatible systems over Reticulum networks using LoRa, Packet Radio, WiFi, I2P, or any other medium Reticulum supports.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Zerion icon
     2 likes

    Zerion is a secure messaging app and encrypted vault designed for people who need private, anonymous, censorship-resistant communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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