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Ricochet RefreshSession
Free

Free and open source, supported by a not-for-profit.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0, run by the Session Technology Foundation.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • No central server and minimal metadata
  • Hides IP address and location from contacts
  • No phone number or email needed; the account is a random ID
  • Onion routing hides your address from recipients and from the network
  • Both contacts must be online at the same time
  • Desktop only, no mobile apps
  • Losing your recovery phrase means losing the account with no reset
  • Delivery can be slower than a centralised messenger
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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