Meshchat Alternatives

Meshchat is described as 'A simple mesh network communications app powered by the Reticulum Network Stack' and is a instant messenger in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Meshchat for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Mac, F-Droid and Windows apps. The best Meshchat 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 Meshchat are bitchat, Briar, Mattermost and RetroShare.

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  1. Fractal icon
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    Fractal is a Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust. Its interface is optimized for collaboration in large groups, such as free software projects.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Dino icon
     23 likes

    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.

    77 Dino alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  3. Snikket icon
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    Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
     
  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)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  5. Meshenger icon
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    A true P2P phone application for voice and video calls. No Internet access needed, no registration, not advertisment or calling back "home". Scan each others QR-Code and call each other. This works in over local networks such as community and company networks or at...

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Sideband icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. MeshCore icon
     1 like

    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.

    5 MeshCore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
     
  8. Mages icon
     1 like

    Multi-platform Matrix Chat Client (for Android and Linux).

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Linux
     
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