Tox Alternatives

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.

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  1. Brave Talk icon

    Brave Talk

     7 likes

    Unlimited, private video calls, right in your browser. No extra apps. No tracking. Just free connections, powered by Brave .

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Brave
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  4. Torchat icon

    Torchat

     30 likes

    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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    RINGR

    Perfectly clear broadcast and podcast audio recordings: record with anyone, anywhere, from any mobile device. RINGR is a better way to record high quality.

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  6. Matrix Commander icon

    Matrix Commander

     2 likes

    This simple Matrix client written in Python allows you to send and receive messages and files, verify other devices, and interact with your Matrix account or other Matrix users in many ways. You use it from the terminal (CLI) or integrate it into other simple Python programs.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Python
    • Nix Package Manager
     
  7. S

    Signal-FOSS

     2 likes

    A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Adapt Chat icon

    Adapt Chat

     3 likes

    Open source encrypted group-chat platform focused on privacy and efficiency, featuring Rust-based backend for speed, customizable interface, minimal data collection, real-time messaging, community-driven improvements, and ergonomic design for various use cases.

    68 Adapt Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. J

    Jami Commander

     2 likes

    jami-commander (jc for short) is a simple but convenient CLI-based Jami client app for setting up accounts and swarms as well as sending.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. Jam icon

    Jam

     7 likes

    Drop-in audio rooms for meetings, mini conferences, podcasts.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Jam screenshot 1
     
  13. Protox icon

    Protox

     5 likes

    Qt 5 Tox client for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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  15. WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely icon

    WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely

     4 likes

    WireMin is a decentralized network built by the people, for the people, and of the people. Enjoy full privacy and security with end-to-end encryption on a network without central servers. Your data stays under your control—free from censorship, surveillance, and exploitation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely screenshot 1
     
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