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Chatsecure

chatsecure.orgSecure & encrypted messaging

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ChatSecure is a free, open-source encrypted messaging app for iOS that connects to XMPP accounts and servers. It supports OMEMO and OTR encryption, TLS certificate pinning, Tor connectivity, and locally encrypted conversation logs.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebiOSCloud-managed
Chatsecure preview
Visit chatsecure.org
3.2kstars
1.0kforks
7features
2011since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Keeping private conversations secure and interoperable across XMPP messaging clients.

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Audience: privacy-conscious iOS users

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Functions: collaboration

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Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, ios, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: chatsecure.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Secure & encrypted messaging space, Chatsecure takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on keeping private conversations secure and interoperable across XMPP messaging clients. Inferred · not functionally tested: Chatsecure is an open-source project aimed at privacy-conscious iOS users. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: Chatsecure is available on the web and iOS.

Chris Ballinger builds and maintains Chatsecure, and it first shipped in 2011. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 3.2k stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include OMEMO Encryption, OTR Encryption, and XMPP Messaging.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • OMEMO Encryption
  • OTR Encryption
  • XMPP Messaging
  • Tor Support
  • TLS Pinning
  • Encrypted Logs

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
encrypted-messagingxmpp-clientometo-encryptiontor-supportios-privacy

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Cloudflare
Runs on
BrowseriOSCloud-managed
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Cloudflare
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Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 3.2k

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 18:13 UTC
    Chatsecure seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Chatsecure

What is Chatsecure?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Chatsecure focuses on keeping private conversations secure and interoperable across XMPP messaging clients. It is catalogued under Secure & encrypted messaging on PulseGate.
Who is Chatsecure for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Chatsecure is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious iOS users.
Does Chatsecure have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Chatsecure is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Chatsecure run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Chatsecure runs on the web and iOS.
Is Chatsecure still active?
Unverified. Chatsecure has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who develops Chatsecure?
Chatsecure is developed by Chris Ballinger.
When did Chatsecure launch?
Chatsecure first shipped in 2011.
Is Chatsecure open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Chatsecure is open source under the Open Source license, developed on GitHub.

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