Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Tox
An open source alternative to WhatsApp
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tox launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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LibreTaxi▲190Open source alternative to Uber/Lyft for Telegram
2017 · libretaxi.org · its alternatives →
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Open-source live-chat, email support, omni-channel desk. An alternative to Intercom, Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud etc. 🔥💬 - chatwoot/chatwoot
2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Converse.js▲126A free and open-source chat client for your website
2014 · conversejs.org · its alternatives →
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A small, open-source alternative to Slack
2017 · totaljs.com · its alternatives →
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Instantly start chatting with people in your local area
2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · whatsroulette.com · its alternatives →
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This week as we explore the nuances of the "hidden" mobile
2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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An introduction to creating compelling chat applications
2016 · its alternatives →
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