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Ricochet Refresh vs Monal
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ricochet Refresh
6.0Private and anonymous instant messaging over tor
Monal
7.5XMPP chat client
| Metric | Ricochet Refresh | Monal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Communication |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 58 |
| 90-day Installs | 4 | 154 |
| 365-day Installs | 29 | 449 |
| Version | 3.0.41 | 1090 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 347 | 635 |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 127 |
| Open Issues | 75 | 84 |
| License | NOASSERTION | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Rust | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 10, 2018 |
Reviews
Ricochet Refresh
Ricochet Refresh offers private and anonymous instant messaging over Tor, ideal for users prioritizing privacy. It uses peer-to-peer technology to ensure messages are secure and untraceable.
Enables private and anonymous instant messaging through Tor using peer-to-peer technology.
Pros
- + Focus on privacy and anonymity
- + Peer-to-peer messaging technology
- + Developed in Rust, enhancing security
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Requires Tor setup, which may be challenging for some users
Monal
Monal is a secure and privacy-focused XMPP chat client designed for macOS and iOS. It supports encrypted communication and integrates with various XMPP servers, making it ideal for users who value privacy and security in their messaging.
Monal securely connects users to XMPP chat servers, enabling encrypted communication.
Pros
- + Focus on privacy and security
- + Supports XMPP protocol with encryption
- + Cross-platform availability for macOS and iOS
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - No automatic updates
- - Limited support for modern chat features like OMEMO