quiet

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What is quiet?

Replaces centralized cloud messaging with a Tor-based peer-to-peer network. Messages sync directly between devices with no intermediate server storing metadata.

Tech Stack
CTeam Collaboration

Why quiet?

  • No central server to hack
  • Tor isolation by default
  • Full data sovereignty

Limitations

  • Slower message delivery (Tor latency)
  • No mobile push notifications (requires gateway)
  • History sync requires devices to be online
3/6/2026
Last Update
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GPL-3.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,050
/ year (est. based on Slack)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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