Status vs Tox
| Status | Tox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | default | default |
| Maximum group size | 20 members | — |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | end_to_end | — |
| Voice and video calls | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Status scores higher on our published basis.