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Tinfoil ChatCwtch
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Uses onion routing
  • Designed around a high-assurance hardware architecture
  • Designed specifically to resist metadata collection, not just message reading
  • No account, phone number or email required
  • Designed for users with complex threat models.
  • The repository lists Qubes OS and Tails.
  • 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
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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