Open Source Wire AlternativesTop Instant Messengers & Video Calling Apps like Wire

The best open source alternative to Wire is Signal. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Wire and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Wire are Element, Tox, Jitsi Meet and SimpleX Chat.

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  1. Signal icon
     1426 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.

    235 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Android Auto
     
  2. Element icon
     817 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.

    328 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
     
  3. Tox icon
     569 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.

    220 Tox alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Jitsi Meet icon
     293 likes

    Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

    163 Jitsi Meet alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
     
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  5. SimpleX Chat icon
     108 likes

    Open-source messaging platform enabling private, identifier-free chats, encrypted group discussions, file and media sharing, plus audio and video calls. Employs double-ratchet protocol, stores user data on-device, protects metadata, and lets users self-host relay servers.

    77 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  6. bitchat icon
     58 likes

    Decentralized messaging app enabling secure peer-to-peer communication over Bluetooth mesh networks with end-to-end encryption, channel-based group chats, store & forward delivery, automatic peer discovery, no accounts or phone numbers, and privacy safeguards.

    62 bitchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Android
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    • iPad
     
  7. Briar icon
     126 likes

    Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in.

    85 Briar alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Threema icon
     143 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.

    129 Threema alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
     
  9. Proton Meet icon
     32 likes

    Provides secure end-to-end encrypted video calls with privacy features such as background blur, noise reduction, and meeting locks, supports up to 50 free participants, guest links, ad-free use, seamless calendar integration, and multi-device access.

    21 Proton Meet alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Zulip icon
     271 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    235 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
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