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Off-the-Record Messaging vs Openfire

A side-by-side look at Off-the-Record Messaging and Openfire. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Off-the-Record Messaging

Off-the-Record Messaging

Social & Communications

Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) is an encryption protocol that allows two parties to have private, encrypted conversations over instant messaging clients. It prevents eavesdropping and ensures the authenticity of messages.

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Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

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