This page compares instant messaging services and discusses how their approaches to user privacy differ.
Tox
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Tox vs qTox
How do Tox and qTox compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Tox | qTox |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Tox provides instant messaging for connecting with others amid corporate and government surveillance. | Use qTox, a free instant messaging application without advertising, to connect with friends and family. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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