ChatSecure AlternativesEncrypted Chat Apps & Instant Messengers like ChatSecure

ChatSecure is described as 'Free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ChatSecure for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best ChatSecure alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ChatSecure are Telegram, Element, Tox and SimpleX Chat.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1359 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Most users think Signal is a great ChatSecure alternative.

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to ChatSecure.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ChatSecure.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceChatSecure is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightChatSecure is not according to our users
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    Telegram

     2078 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    286 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Telegram as an Alternative to ChatSecure
    Guest
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    Windows version doesn't have secret chat.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Telegram is a great ChatSecure alternative, some don't.

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to ChatSecure.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryChatSecure is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight, Privacy focused and Security-focusedChatSecure is not according to our users
  4. Element icon

    Element

     770 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

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    • Online
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    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     

    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ChatSecure.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceChatSecure is Free and Open Source
    • Element is Privacy focused and LightweightChatSecure is not according to our users
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    Tox

     558 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    211 Tox alternatives

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    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
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    SimpleX Chat

     89 likes

    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Jami

     237 likes

    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    160 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • iPad
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    Threema

     136 likes

    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    121 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to ChatSecure.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceChatSecure is Free and Open Source
    • Threema is Privacy focused and Security-focusedChatSecure is not according to our users
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    Zulip

     265 likes

    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    222 Zulip alternatives

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    • BSD
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    • F-Droid
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  12. Molly icon

    Molly

     44 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  13. Element X icon

    Element X

     40 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

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    • Android
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    • iPad
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  14. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     103 likes

    Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Conversations as an Alternative to ChatSecure
    InsaneFromEarth
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    Handles OTR better (supporting being login in multiple location) and cleaner interface

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    • Conversations is Free and Open SourceChatSecure is also Free and Open Source
    • Conversations is Lightweight and Privacy focusedChatSecure is not according to our users
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