Ricin AlternativesInstant Messengers & Encrypted Chat Apps like Ricin

Ricin is described as 'Aims to be a secure, lightweight, hackable and fully-customizable Tox client with focus on user experience. Development is lead by SkyzohKey' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ricin for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Ricin alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ricin are Tox, Molly, FluffyChat and Status.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    215 Signal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Ricin.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ricin.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceRicin is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRicin is not according to our users
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    Tox

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    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    212 Tox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     

    • Tox is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Ricin.

    • Tox is Free and Open SourceRicin is also Free and Open Source
    • Tox is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRicin is not according to our users
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    FluffyChat

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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    185 FluffyChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
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    • FluffyChat is the most popular Web-based alternative to Ricin.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourceRicin is also Free and Open Source
    • FluffyChat is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRicin is not according to our users
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    Status

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    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    176 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    TeleGuard

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    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    145 TeleGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
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    uTox

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    µTox is the lightweight client with minimal dependencies; it not only looks pretty, it runs fast! µTox is available for Windows, OS X, and Linux (Android support is experimental), with full support for chat, file transfers, audio/video calling, and desktop sharing...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    Torchat

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    TorChat is a peer to peer instant messenger with a completely decentralized design, built on top of Tor's location hidden services, giving you extremely strong anonymity while being very easy to use without the need to install or configure anything.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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