Cwtch Alternatives

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   Axolotl

    6 likes

   Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Encrypted Chat

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Ubuntu Touch
   • Snapcraft
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Linux Mobile

   

   

   

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2. 

   

   Ricochet

    22 likes

   Anonymous instant messaging for real privacy.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Origin

   • International

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

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4. 

   

   aTalk

    8 likes

   An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Platforms

   • Android
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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5. 

   

   Selene

    1 like

   Selene is a comprehensive peer-to-peer chat and file sharing application built on the Tor network. It enables secure, private communication and seamless file transfers between users, leveraging the anonymity and resilience of Tor.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Encrypted Chat

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Windows

   

   

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6. 

   

   gurk

    4 likes

   Signal Messenger client for terminal. Written in Rust.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Platforms

   • Linux

   

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8. 

   

   Zerion

    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

   • Instant Messenger

   Platforms

   • Android
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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   Anonymous Messenger

    2 likes

   A peer to peer private anonymous and secure messenger that works over Tor.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Platforms

   • Android

   

   

   

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10. 

    

    signal-cli

     2 likes

    signal-cli is a commandline interface for the Signal messenger. It supports registering, verifying, sending and receiving messages. signal-cli uses a patched libsignal-service-java, extracted from the Signal-Android source code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Java
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    

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11. 

    

    SiskinIM

     2 likes

    Lightweight and powerful XMPP client for iPhone and iPad, with audio and video calls and built-in privacy

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Instant Messenger

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    

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12. 

    

    ChatAround - Offline Chat

     2 likes

    ChatAround allows users to chat offline - no internet connection needed. It uses Bluetooth / WiFi to create a local connection. There is no account registration needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    

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13. 

    

    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 typeApplication types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Encrypted Chat

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    

    

    

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14. 

    

    KeeperChat

     2 likes

    KeeperChat - The leading secure messaging app.

    • Private vault for messages, photos and videos • Private, encrypted media gallery (nothing is saved on device’s camera roll) • Biometric login and self-destruct protection for vault • Message retraction and self-destruct timer • Tw.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • United States

    

    

    

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