Anonymous Messenger AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Calling Apps

The best Video Calling alternative to Anonymous Messenger is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Anonymous Messenger and many of them are Video Calling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Calling App alternatives to Anonymous Messenger are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp.

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  1. Signal icon
     1250 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.

    220 Signal alternatives
    Signal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video Calling
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Private messaging
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Mobile friendly
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Desktop Application
    12.  Stickers
    Signal iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Signal VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Signal a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Anonymous Messenger.

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceAnonymous Messenger is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedAnonymous Messenger is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon
     2041 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...

    293 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
    Telegram iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Telegram VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Telegram a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Anonymous Messenger.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryAnonymous Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAnonymous Messenger is not according to our users
  3. Element icon
     704 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.

    299 Element alternatives
    Video calls for desktop and mobile

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federated
    4.  Team Collaboration
    5.  Encrypted Chat
    6.  Video Calling
    7.  Matrix Protocol
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Federation
    10.  Direct Messaging
    11.  Cloud Hosting
    12.  Simple installation
    Element iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Element VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Element a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Anonymous Messenger.

    • Element is Freemium and Open SourceAnonymous Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • Element is Privacy focusedAnonymous Messenger is not according to our users
  4. Tox icon
     546 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.

    212 Tox alternatives
    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  P2P Network
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Dark Mode
    Tox iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Tox VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Tox a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
  5. WhatsApp icon
     843 likes

    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    251 WhatsApp alternatives
    WhatsApp screenshot 1
    WhatsApp screenshot 2
    +2
    WhatsApp screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    Top WhatsApp Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Custom Backgrounds
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Support for @mentions
    11.  Expiring Stories
    12.  Passkey Support
    WhatsApp iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    WhatsApp VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is WhatsApp a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
  6. Jami icon
     224 likes

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

    162 Jami alternatives
    Jami video conference OS X

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Video Calling
    6.  Encrypted Chat
    7.  Multi Platform
    8.  Distributed
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  SIP client
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  No Tracking
    Jami iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Jami VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Jami a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
  7. Wire icon
     306 likes

    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.

    279 Wire alternatives
    Wire screenshot 1
    Wire screenshot 2
    +2
    Wire screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Video Calling
    3.  Encrypted Chat
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Encrypted calls
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  WebRTC
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11.  Voice messages
    Wire iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Wire VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Wire a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to Anonymous Messenger.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceAnonymous Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedAnonymous Messenger is not according to our users
  8. Threema icon
     116 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.

    122 Threema alternatives
    Threema screenshot 1
    Threema screenshot 2
    +5
    Threema screenshot 3

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Confirm messages
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Voting
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Encrypted Backup
    12.  Dark Mode
    Threema iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Threema VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Threema a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to Anonymous Messenger.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceAnonymous Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • Threema is Privacy focusedAnonymous Messenger is not according to our users
  9. Molly icon
     29 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    190 Molly alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Text messaging
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    9.  Monero exchange
    Molly iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Molly VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Molly a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
  10. Delta Chat icon
     49 likes

    Delta Chat looks and feels like other popular messenger apps, but does not involve centralized control, tracking or selling you, friends, colleagues or family out to large organizations. "Privacy by Design" has never been more fun.

    78 Delta Chat alternatives
    Delta Chat screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  IMAP Support
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Unified inbox
    9.  Self Destructing Messages
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Electron based
    Delta Chat iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Delta Chat VS Anonymous Messenger

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  11. FluffyChat icon
     28 likes

    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    195 FluffyChat alternatives
    FluffyChat screenshot 1
    FluffyChat screenshot 2
    FluffyChat screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Matrix Protocol
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Voice messages
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    FluffyChat iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    FluffyChat VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is FluffyChat a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
  12. Olvid icon
     12 likes

    The most secure messaging app in the world.

    169 Olvid alternatives
    Olvid screenshot 1
    Olvid screenshot 2
    +2
    Olvid screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  VoiP Calls
    7.  Dark Mode
    Olvid iconAnonymous Messenger Icon

    Olvid VS Anonymous Messenger

    Is Olvid a good alternative to Anonymous Messenger?
     
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