Quiet Chat AlternativesGroup & Encrypted Chat Apps like Quiet Chat

Quiet Chat is described as 'Peer-to-peer group chat platform syncing messages over Tor and IPFS, ensuring private, encrypted, decentralized collaboration without any central servers' and is a Group Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Quiet Chat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Windows, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Quiet Chat alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Discord. Other great apps like Quiet Chat are Stoat Chat, Slack, Wire and Threema.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     840 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    354 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • OpenAPK
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  2. Discord icon

    Discord

     1152 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    234 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  4. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     419 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    199 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Main Page
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  6. Stoat Chat icon

    Stoat Chat

     145 likes

    Instant messaging platform supporting text and voice channels, live video calls, secure screen sharing, private group chats, customizable permissions, moderation tools, bot integration, privacy-focused design, open-source development, and cross-platform use.

    82 Stoat Chat alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  7. Slack icon

    Slack

     883 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    266 Slack alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. Wire icon

    Wire

     334 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  10. Threema icon

    Threema

     147 likes

    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    139 Threema alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  11. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     275 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    252 Zulip alternatives

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    • BSD
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    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. Element X icon

    Element X

     51 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

    138 Element X alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Android Auto
    • OpenAPK
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  13. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     256 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    153 Mattermost alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
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  14. Echoed icon

    Echoed

     24 likes

    Lightweight communication platform with unlimited channels, seamless voice and video, screen sharing, private file sharing, advanced task and calendar tools, robust privacy features, emoji and thread support, and multi-platform efficiency for gaming or team communities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    Chat Channels
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  15. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     106 likes

    Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].

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