Instant Messengers

An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.

Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.

A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.

A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions.

Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log into accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on XMPP and sitting in an IRC channel at the same time.

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.

Facilitates teams' real-time collaboration with versatile chat interface and advanced search in configurable channels across multiple platforms.

Free messaging without SMS fees, web sync, and multimedia sharing, supporting group and video chats, available on iPhone, Android, and desktop.

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

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

Stoat (previously Revolt) is a chat platform that puts users first. With text & voice channels, video calling, screen sharing, permissions, mod tools, bots & more. Join any community or build one just the way you like it. It also respects your privacy.

Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

Experience seamless messaging integration across 14 networks with this universal app, available on multiple platforms and offering real-time sync.

An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.

Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .

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.

Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.

Station is the first open-source smart browser for busy people. A single place for all of your web applications.

Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.

All your services in one place, built by the community.

RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

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.

Uses email as a decentralized chat platform with modern interface, open source code, no central servers, strong privacy controls, and no account signup.