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Ricochet Refresh vs Chitchatter: catalog facts
Ricochet Refresh	Chitchatter
Free Free and open source, supported by a not-for-profit.	Free No paid plan is mentioned on the site.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
No central server and minimal metadata Hides IP address and location from contacts	Runs in the browser with nothing to install Peer-to-peer design without a central chat server
Both contacts must be online at the same time Desktop only, no mobile apps	No history, so it is not suited to ongoing conversations Participants need to be online at the same time
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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