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Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to Keybase

Element.io Signal Matrix.org Let's Encrypt Discord GnuPG Tox Wire Cryptomator

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Keybase are Element.io, Signal, and Matrix.org. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. Secure messaging app with strong end-to-end encryption, advanced group chat privacy settings, secure video calls for teams, encrypted communication using Matrix open network. Riot.im is now Element.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    • Free

    #Group Chat & Notifications #Communication #Chat 1 social mentions

  2. 2
    Fast, simple & secure messaging. Privacy that fits in your pocket.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 180 social mentions

  3. Matrix is an open standard for decentralized persistent communication over IP.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 582 social mentions

  4. Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority brought to you by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG).
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Identity And Access Management #Two Factor Authentication #Security & Privacy 311 social mentions

  5. Step up your game with a modern voice & text chat app. Crystal clear voice, multiple server and channel support, mobile apps, and more.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 122 social mentions

  6. 6
    GnuPG is a complete and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard as defined by RFC4880 (also known as PGP).
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Security & Privacy #Security Tools #Encryption 38 social mentions

  7. 7

    Tox

    Send messages, files, create groups and make Tox to Tox audio and video calls. Securely.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 28 social mentions

  8. 8
    Private & Secure Messenger
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 14 social mentions

  9. When it comes to saving your files on a cloud server, it is important to ensure the security of those files. Keeping your delicate files out of the wrong hands can save you a lot of time and hassle. Read more about Cryptomator.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Cloud Storage #File Sharing #Encrypted Cloud Storage 295 social mentions

  10. 10
    Application and Data, Collaboration, and Web and Video Conferencing
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 9 social mentions

  11. DiskCryptor is the only truly free solution, provided under GNU General Public License (GPLv3)...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Security & Privacy #File Encryption #Encryption 1 social mentions

  12. Start secure group video chat
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    • Freemium
    • Free Trial
    • €500.0 / One-off

    #Messaging #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications 1 social mentions

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