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FigureDinoSpeek!
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open source——
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
LinuxYesYes
Android—Yes
Plans published10
Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps8.3 (#5)7.1 (#37)
EncryptionDino supports end-to-end encryption using OMEMO or OpenPGP; the site says only the user and chat partners can read encrypted messages.The README says messages and file transfers are end-to-end encrypted and routed via Tor.
File sharingThe Dino 0.5 release added previews or file details before downloading and upload or download progress; the new transfer method is currently used only for unencrypted transfers.The FAQ says Speek! supports anonymous peer-to-peer file sharing, including files of arbitrary size.
MakerThe site identifies the developers as the Dino Team and provides a contact address for professional enquiries.The imprint identifies the company as Speek! UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and lists an address in Cologne, Germany.
MessagingDino is built on XMPP, a decentralized standard for instant messaging, and supports communication through a federated network.Speek.Chat is a peer-to-peer instant messaging system built on Tor hidden services.
Open sourceDino is free and open-source software whose code anyone can inspect and modify.The FAQ says Speek! is open source and links to its code on GitHub.
PlatformsThe distribution packages page lists release packages for Arch, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, Alpine, Gentoo, Guix, NixOS, Void Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD.The README lists OS X, Linux, Windows, the Mac App Store, Microsoft Store, and Google Play as availability options.
ProductDino is an open-source desktop chat client for Jabber/XMPP focused on a clean, reliable experience and privacy.Speek! describes itself as an anonymous, censorship-resistant messaging app.
SupportUsers can ask questions or share ideas in the XMPP chat room at [email protected] and report bugs or feature requests on the issues page.The project’s GitHub README says bugs can be reported through its issue tracker.

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