qTox - The most feature-rich Tox client; P2P instant messaging, audio and video calls.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- FreeBSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak


Tox is described as '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' and is a leading instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Tox for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Linux and Mac apps. The best Tox alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tox are Element, Telegram, Jami and Mumble.
qTox - The most feature-rich Tox client; P2P instant messaging, audio and video calls.


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