Apps with 'Private messaging' feature

Signal
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Flathub
Ubuntu
Debian
208 Signal alternatives
Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.
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Signal Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionSignal has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Privacy focusedSignal is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeSignal doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Self Destructing MessagesSignal supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
5. No TrackingSignal will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Dark ModeSignal supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. VoiP CallsSignal allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
8. LightweightSignal consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. Works OfflineSignal can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Security focused
Private messaging
Encrypted Connection
GPLv3
Stickers
Mobile friendly
Secure Chat
Desktop Application
Based on phone number
Protected by Password
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Telegram
Freemium • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple Watch
Linux Mobile
Android Wear
PortableApps.com
FreeBSD
268 Telegram alternatives
Telegram is a messaging app created by former VK creators with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free. It is like SMS, but more powerful.
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Telegram Features
1. LightweightTelegram consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeTelegram doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. End-to-End EncryptionTelegram has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedTelegram is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Dark ModeTelegram supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. VoiP CallsTelegram allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
7. Multiple Account supportTelegram support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
8. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
9. Two-factor AuthenticationTelegram supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Stickers
Chat Bot
Multi Device Support
Bots
Channels
Secret chats
Integrated File Sharing
Cloud based
Persistent History
Folders
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Steam
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Flathub
SteamOS
77 Steam alternatives
Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...
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Steam Features
1. Achievements SupportedSteam offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Controller SupportSteam supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
4. Two-factor AuthenticationSteam supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
5. Dark ModeSteam supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Cloud savesSteam allows you to save your progress in the cloud.
7. Hardware AcceleratedSteam can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
Game Launcher
Auto Update
Free to play
Distributed marketplace
VR support
Community-based
SteamVR
Integrated Chat
Text chat
Gamepad Mapping
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X
Freemium • Proprietary
Social Network
Microblog
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
159 X alternatives
Twitter, currently rebranding to X, is an online social media and social networking service operated by the American company X Corp., the successor of Twitter, Inc.
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X Features
1. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within X using IFTTT.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationX supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. Dark ModeX supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Support for @mentionsX supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
5. End-to-End EncryptionX has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
6. Personalized RecommendationsX can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
Threaded Conversations
Hashtags
Trends
Minimalistic
Private messaging
Progressive Web App
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Facebook Messenger
Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Android Wear
196 Facebook Messenger alternatives
Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. Reach friends right on their phones, get and send messages fast, message everyone at once and more.
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Facebook Messenger Features
1. VoiP CallsFacebook Messenger allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Face FilterFacebook Messenger uses augmented reality to overlay visual effects/elements on a live video or image.
3. Expiring StoriesYou can create, view, interact and share temporary stories in Facebook Messenger.
Stickers
Messages
Text messaging
In-app Money Transfer
Private messaging
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Firebase
Freemium • Proprietary
Online
109 Firebase alternatives
Firebase gives you the tools and infrastructure to build better apps and grow successful businesses.
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Firebase Features
1. Self Destructing MessagesFirebase supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
Backend
Web-Database
Scalable
REST API
NoSQL database
Messages in cloud
Private messaging
Real-time traffic
Database Publishing
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Movim
Free • Open Source
Social Network
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
74 Movim alternatives
Our philosophy is that your data are yours and you must always be in control. Movim achieves this through a complete decentralisation of users' data and accounts.
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Movim Features
1. DecentralizedMovim is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Integrated Chat
Xmpp
Private messaging
Public groups chat
Team Messaging
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Session
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
F-Droid
53 Session alternatives
Session is the world's first open-source, decentralised private messenger to use industry-leading Signal Protocol encryption — without asking for your phone number.
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Session Features
1. DecentralizedSession is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionSession has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedSession is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeSession doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeSession supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No TrackingSession will not track you or use your personal data.
Private messaging
Secure Chat
GPLv3
Multiplatform
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Snapchat
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Social Network
Android
iPhone
HUAWEI AppGallery
Online
105 Snapchat alternatives
Real-time picture chatting.
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Snapchat Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Expiring StoriesYou can create, view, interact and share temporary stories in Snapchat.
3. Face FilterSnapchat uses augmented reality to overlay visual effects/elements on a live video or image.
4. Dark ModeSnapchat supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. VoiP CallsSnapchat allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
6. Self Destructing MessagesSnapchat supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
Record videos
Friend Tagging
Content Discovery
GPS Location Sharing
Built-in Photo editor
Photographic filters
Image Sharing
Secret chats
Compatible people tagging
Parametric Filters
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Hive Social
Freemium • Proprietary
Social Network
Microblog
Photo Sharing App
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
25 Hive Social alternatives
Share content and connect to people you love on Hive.
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Hive Social Features
Threaded Conversations
Image Sharing
Spotify integration
Private messaging
Hashtags
Music Recommendation
Photo Gallery
Social feed
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Whaller
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Social Network
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
106 Whaller alternatives
Create your own free and unlimited private social networks.
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Whaller Features
1. Kanban BoardWhaller allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationWhaller supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Whaller using IFTTT.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Support for MarkDownWhaller supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. Calendar ViewWhaller has a built-in calendar view to have a clear overview of your content over time.
7. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Whaller.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Whaller simultaneously.
File Sending
Community management
Onedrive integration
Built-in File Manager
Dropbox integration
Google Drive integration
Private messaging
Shared Calendar
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Instructure Canvas
Free • Open Source
Learning Management System
Mac
Linux
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
90 Instructure Canvas alternatives
Canvas is the new, open source learning management system that's revolutionizing the way we educate. Easy to learn, easy to use.
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Instructure Canvas Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Instructure Canvas simultaneously.
Private messaging
Ecommerce Integration
Document structure management
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BitDust
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
12 BitDust alternatives
Imagine a decentralized network maintained by other users just like you. Here all your personal files are encrypted and only you hold the key to unlock them. Completely anonymous and secure.
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BitDust Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionBitDust has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. DecentralizedBitDust is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Distributed
Private messaging
Secure File Sharing
Decentralized storage
Peer-To-Peer
Private Chat
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Simphone
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
FreeBSD
NetBSD
80 Simphone alternatives
Secure and private open source peer-to-peer Instant Messenger.
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Simphone Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionSimphone has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. AES-256 EncryptionSimphone has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
3. Privacy focusedSimphone is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. VoiP CallsSimphone allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
5. DecentralizedSimphone is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
6. LightweightSimphone consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. Ad-freeSimphone doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. No TrackingSimphone will not track you or use your personal data.
9. PortableSimphone can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Security focused
Audio Calling
Encrypted VoIP calls
Support for TOR
Private Chat
Message redaction
Client side encryption
Free Speech
Encrypted calls
Messages
Add a screenshot
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Caliopen
Free • Open Source
Online
43 Caliopen alternatives
All of your private messages (Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) through a single login.
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Caliopen Features
1. Unified inboxView e-mails (or similar) from all accounts in one unified view with Caliopen.
Unified messaging
Text messaging
Private messaging
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Signal Features

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Steam Features

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X Features

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Facebook Messenger Features

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Firebase Features

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Movim Features

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Session Features

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Snapchat Features

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Hive Social Features

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Whaller Features

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Instructure Canvas Features

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BitDust Features

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Simphone Features

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Caliopen Features

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