Tox is a distributed, secure messenger with audio and video chat capabilities, providing peer-to-peer encrypted communication without central servers.

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Last commit
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Estimated Popularity
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Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
GPL-3.0
Deployment Difficulty
Easy
Language
C

Tox is a peer-to-peer instant messaging and video calling protocol that offers end-to-end encryption. With no central servers, it provides truly private communication through a distributed network.

Key Features

  • Decentralized Architecture:

    • No central servers
    • Peer-to-peer connections
    • DHT-based user discovery
    • Resilient to censorship
    • No single point of failure
    • Community-run network
  • Complete Privacy:

    • End-to-end encryption by default
    • No phone numbers required
    • No email registration
    • Anonymous Tox IDs
    • No metadata collection
    • No user tracking
  • Full Communication Suite:

    • Instant text messaging
    • High-quality voice calls
    • Video calling support
    • File transfer capabilities
    • Group chat functionality
    • Screen sharing
  • Cross-Platform Support:

    • Native desktop clients
    • Mobile applications
    • Multiple client choices
    • Consistent experience
    • Open protocol
    • Active development

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