Tox is an open source messaging application that prioritize the privacy and security of its users.
Tox is built on the idea that you can keep up with friends and family without having your privacy violated. While other proprietary services might require you to pay to unlock features, Tox is free in terms of both price and liberty!
Everything you do with Tox is encrypted using open-source libraries. The Tox network is made up of just its users, with no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data.
Tox is available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iPhone, and BSD
Proprietary applications it could replace:
- Skype
- WhatsApp Messenger
- Google Hangouts