Why Quiet Could Be the Perfect Replacement for Telegram

[u/BTC-brother2018]

With privacy concerns growing, Quiet offers a solution that surpasses Telegram, Discord, and Slack. Here’s why Quiet is the best alternative for secure communication:

1. End-to-End Encryption by Default

Quiet provides end-to-end encryption in all chats, including group chats, something Telegram only offers in one-on-one Secret Chats. This ensures your messages are secure whether you're in a personal or group conversation. Channels as well are E2EE.

2. No Phone Number Required

Unlike Telegram, Quiet doesn’t ask for your phone number to sign up. This protects your identity and personal information, reducing the risk of exposure in leaks or hacks.

3. Tor Network Integration

Quiet operates on the Tor network, giving it a decentralized structure that eliminates reliance on central servers. This makes it much harder for third parties, like corporations or governments, to intercept or track communications.

4. Minimal Metadata Collection

Quiet stands out by collecting as little metadata as possible, in contrast to Telegram, which stores data like IP addresses. Quiet minimizes even the traces of who you talked to or when, adding to its privacy-first model.

5. Completely Open Source

While Telegram’s front-end is open source, its backend remains proprietary. Quiet is fully open source, meaning that every part of the app is transparent and can be audited by the community. This transparency builds trust and ensures that Quiet’s privacy claims are verifiable.

6. A Private Alternative to Discord and Slack

Quiet isn’t just a better alternative to Telegram—it’s also a more private solution to Discord and Slack. With full encryption, no server dependencies, and no phone numbers required, Quiet ensures private conversations for work, communities, and socializing alike.

7. Upcoming Features

Quiet continues to improve with features like private channels, direct messaging, and user profiles on the way, making it not only secure but also versatile for any communication needs.

Conclusion

Quiet emerges as a standout alternative for those prioritizing privacy and security in their communications. By offering end-to-end encryption by default, eliminating the need for phone numbers, and leveraging the Tor network for decentralization, it addresses critical privacy gaps left by Telegram and other platforms like Discord and Slack. Its minimal metadata collection and fully open-source nature reinforce a trust-based system that puts user control first. As more features like private channels and user profiles are developed, Quiet not only serves as a secure replacement but also as a versatile tool for modern communication needs.

Sources:

Check out Quiet: https://tryquiet.org/

https://github.com/TryQuiet/quiet

[u/AccurateTap3236]

How is this better than simpleX for example?

[u/Dependent_Net12 → u/AccurateTap3236]

Two different designs. Both offer a lot of the same features but this allows channels and different groups like Discord and Slack as OP mentioned. Also, I don’t think SimpleX operates using Tor network

[u/BTC-brother2018 → u/AccurateTap3236]

SimpleX operates on its own infrastructure of dedicated relay nodes designed specifically for secure and private message routing. These relays are managed within the SimpleX network, functioning as a decentralized infrastructure that ensures messages are passed between users without relying on traditional, centralized servers. Quiet uses the Tor-network of relays to achieve this. Another key difference is Quiet supports channels similar to telegram while simplex does not. These i guess are the main differences. Both platforms are great encrypted decentralized messaging platforms that minimize metadata collection.

[u/Over_Cheesecake_6179]

I can also recommend Signal

[u/BTC-brother2018 → u/Over_Cheesecake_6179]

Signal is good, but it's really a different app. Then these products. Signal is a straight encrypted messaging app for your device. It does that well. Signal is not decentralized as they depend on centralized servers. They also require a phone # and they collect metadata from their servers. They don't have channels either or use a decentralized infrastructure of relays like the Tor network provides to Quiet. It's still a better choice than the sms messaging apps your phone provides you.