Off-the-Record Messaging vs Pidgin
A side-by-side look at Off-the-Record Messaging and Pidgin. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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Pidgin
Social & Communications
Pidgin is an open source chat application used for instant messaging that supports multiple protocols and accounts including AIM, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP/Jabber, and more. It allows users to stay connected across different services on one interface.
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