Sideband Alternatives

Sideband is described as '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' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Sideband for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Mac, Flathub and F-Droid apps. The best Sideband alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Tox. Other great apps like Sideband are bitchat, Briar, Delta Chat and Element X.

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  1. Dino icon
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    Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop. It focuses on providing a clean and reliable Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind. Using GTK+/Vala.

    81 Dino alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  2. Meshchat icon
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    A simple mesh network communications app powered by the Reticulum Network Stack.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
     
  3. 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
     
  4. Ricochet Refresh is the new updated version of Ricochet, supported by Blueprint for Free Speech.. We are a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to safeguard the freedom of expression for whistleblowers, activists, and everybody else, worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  5. MeshCore icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
     
  6. Mages icon
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    Multi-platform Matrix Chat Client (for Android and Linux).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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