submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
 

Hi,

I'm looking for an instant messaging ( IM ) apps software/protocol that run on Android and computer

and meet the following requirements :

  • Open source !
  • E2EE
  • Messages are send in direct ! (not passing by a server)
  • handle group
  • Truly private ! ( That's the tricky part )

 

The closest that I've found is Briar

  • +can work without internet ! (bluetooth, local wifi, files !)
  • + use TOR
  • - Mutual party have to exchange key (or your can introduce someone)
  • - sending media suck for now, poor image quality
  • - no call or voice messaging

 

I've been looking for alternatives:

  • Session
    • Sadly it keep ALL the conversation into server !!! so it's a no go.
  • speek
    • I didn't try it yet, any feedback ?
  • simplex
    • it look very promising ! (didn't tried it yet)
    • + seem to handle multiple profile in one !
    • + do not require that both party send an invitation !
    • ! I didn't found (yet) if the messages are send in direct or pass by a server..
      It's not P2P all the messages pass by servers.. too bad.

All post about alternatives or experience with the one that I cited are welcome.

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[–] [S] 1 point 2 years ago

Thanks for the sharing @skullgiver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl

I've check VeilidChat for the moment indeed it is just a network framework... so no apps ready yet (unless I'm mistaken )

The negative point is that the developer use exclusively google tech for it !! ( Dart, flutter )
So why peoples that want to fight for freedom use the Sauron tool !? it baffle me...

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