Quiet
A Slack-like messaging app that syncs directly between devices over Tor, ensuring privacy without requiring your own servers. Ideal for teams, communities, or groups who value data control.
Quit Big Tech. Never look back.
Whether it's for an organization, a community, or a group chat with friends, Quiet lets you control all your data without running your own servers.
!Mockup of Quiet app on desktop and mobile
Key Features
- Peer-to-peer messaging: Syncs directly between devices over Tor, eliminating the need for central servers
- End-to-end encryption: All data encrypted between member devices
- Slack-like interface: Organize chats in channels for structured conversations
- No email or phone required: Create or join communities without sharing personal contact details
- File sharing: Send and receive files of unlimited size
- Tor integration: Built-in Tor network for enhanced privacy and anonymity
- Cross-platform support: Available for macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS
- Community control: Data remains solely on users' devices, ensuring full ownership
Tech / Self-Hosting
Quiet operates as a fully peer-to-peer network, meaning no servers are required to run the service. Users can install the app on their devices and create communities directly. The project is open-source and available on GitHub.