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24 alternatives to Zero-setup e2e encrypted message queue for free in 1 line of Python

Put this together because I was tired of setting up anything when testing / prototyping projects that need a simple queue. Feedback / PRs / issues welcome. Feel free to use in production if you dare (or run your own server).

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Zero-setup e2e encrypted message queue for free in 1 line of Python launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Cyph▲96

   Start an end-to-end encrypted chat, in 30 seconds

   2014 · cyph.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Disposable▲126

   A real-time, e2e encrypted ephemeral communication tool

   2023 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Ring▲83

   A free software for distributed and secured communication

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   An Elliptic Curve-Based Secure Chat, Written Using Rust and Protobuf▲66

   This is a project I made to learn more about crypto. I've also written a [post](https://vaktibabat.github.io/posts/ecurvechat/) that explains all the crypto concepts and algorithms used in the project, and how I implemented them. I'd be very glad for any feedback about both the code and the post :)

   2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Jumble▲88

   E-mail encryption plugin for Chrome

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   ZeroDB▲119

   An open-source, end-to-end encrypted database protocol

   2015 · zerodb.io · its alternatives →

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   MagicPad▲110

   Free and open-source encryption suite

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   Cryptocat▲61

   In-browser encrypted chat (open source)

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Bleep▲77

   BitTorrent's encrypted P2P chat app

   2015 · joinbleep.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Bleep from BitTorrent▲75

    Like Bitcoin for chat (Alpha signup)

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Let's Encrypt▲26

    A new Certificate Authority - free, automated, and open.

    2015 · letsencrypt.org · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Simple self-hosted one-time note service (E2EE)▲12

    Simple one-time note service. Contribute to Termina1/crypt development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13PF
    PubStorm – Free CLI-based static web hosting with Let's Encrypt support▲9

    2016 · pubstorm.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Secure end-to-end client sessions and API calls using crypto key pairs▲9

    Hello. I made this project as an experiment in using key cryptography for user identity in a client server model, and for some future peer to peer projects that I am working on. I am looking for feedback, please let me know what you think. Also, Merry Christmas to HN! :-)

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15EO
    EMP – Open Source Encrypted Messaging▲7

    2014 · emp.jar.st · its alternatives →

16. 16EE
    E2E encrypted “multiplayer” text editor on the web in 6kb▲9

    2022 · picnic.lecaro.me · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Signature Bounties: Encrypted P2P Messaging▲13

    Encrypted P2P messaging with user controlled data

    2018 · eventbrite.com · its alternatives →

18. 18SI
    SecureSend.io, two-factor encrypted messages▲5

    2015 · securesend.io · its alternatives →

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    Enqrypted▲9

    Zero-Knowledge One-Time QR Messaging

    2025 · enqrypted.net · its alternatives →

20. 20MF
    My first paid product / Open source Elm and Rust / E2E encryption▲7

    2020 · bolster.pro · its alternatives →

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    SecretGate – self-hosted anonymous inbox, E2E encrypted in the browser▲7

    15d ago · personal.secretgate.site · its alternatives →

22. 22SS
    Subtle.sh – Zero-setup E2E encrypted messaging using OpenPGP and Soketi▲10

    Hey HN, I've been playing around with OpenPGP.js and Soketi lately and decided to build a simple E2E encrypted messaging app. It's called subtle.sh. The idea is pretty straightforward: you need to send a secret to someone, but you don't want to use Slack, email, or any other plain text medium. subtle.sh generates a fresh session with ephemeral keys, you share the link, and once the tab is closed, everything disappears. Some key points: - Zero setup required (no accounts, no installation) - E2E encryption using OpenPGP.js - Real-time messaging with Soketi (an open-source Pusher alternative) -…

    2024 · subtle.sh · its alternatives →

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    Encryps▲7

    Encrypt unlimited bits.

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    😎 CryptoChat ✍▲5

    Free 😎 encrypted ✍ messaging! No account needed. 🤷‍♂️

    2019 · its alternatives →

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