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Tinfoil Chat vs Ricochet Refresh: catalog facts
Tinfoil Chat	Ricochet Refresh
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, supported by a not-for-profit.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Uses onion routing Designed around a high-assurance hardware architecture	No central server and minimal metadata Hides IP address and location from contacts
Designed for users with complex threat models. The repository lists Qubes OS and Tails.	Both contacts must be online at the same time Desktop only, no mobile apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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