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Ricochet Refresh vs Cwtch: catalog facts
Ricochet Refresh	Cwtch
Free Free and open source, supported by a not-for-profit.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
No central server and minimal metadata Hides IP address and location from contacts	Designed specifically to resist metadata collection, not just message reading No account, phone number or email required
Both contacts must be online at the same time Desktop only, no mobile apps	Tor routing makes delivery slow and requires both parties online Small project with a limited feature set
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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