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HexChat vs Tox

A side-by-side look at HexChat and Tox. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HexChat

HexChat

Social & Communications

HexChat is an open source, free IRC client for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports multiple servers and channels, theming, plugins, and features useful for IRC chat, including notifications, auto-reconnecting, and text styling.

opensourcecrossplatformircchatnotificationsautoreconnecting
Tox

Tox

Social & Communications

Tox is an open-source, peer-to-peer instant messaging and video calling application focused on privacy and security. It offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls to protect user data without relying on central servers.

privacysecurityencryptionmessagingvideo-calling

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