ChatStep AlternativesEncrypted & Group Chat Apps like ChatStep

ChatStep is described as 'Former online chat service with anonymous chat and an option to sign up for more features' and is a Encrypted Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ChatStep, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best ChatStep alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to ChatStep are Element, Tox, Jami and Threema.

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  1. Telegram icon

    Telegram

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    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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    Platforms

    • 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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    Secret chats. The aforementioned secret chats are where you can take part in end-to-end encrypted messaging with a contact. ... Self-destruct timers. ... Global message deletion. ... Large file size limit. ... Customizations. ... Video calling. ... Offline status functionality. ... New user announcement.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Telegram is a great ChatStep alternative.

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ChatStep.

    • Telegram is the most popular free alternative to ChatStep.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryChatStep is Free and Proprietary
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Security-focusedChatStep is not according to our users
  2. Element icon

    Element

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    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    because chatstep is no more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Element is a great ChatStep alternative.

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

    • Element is the most popular Open Source alternative to ChatStep.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceChatStep is Free and Proprietary
    • Element is LightweightChatStep is not according to our users
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    Tox

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    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • 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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    Its an instant messager app, not a chat room

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Tox is a great ChatStep alternative.

    • Tox is Free and Open SourceChatStep is Free and Proprietary
    • Tox is Security-focused and LightweightChatStep is not according to our users
  5. Jami icon

    Jami

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

    160 Jami alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceChatStep is Free and Proprietary
    • Threema is Security-focusedChatStep is not according to our users
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    ChatSecure

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    ChatSecure is a 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Off-the-Record Messaging icon

    Off-the-Record Messaging

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    Off-the-Record (OTR) Messaging allows you to have private conversations over any instant messaging (MSN,Gtalk, Facebook and so on) by providing encryption, authentication, deniability, perfect forward...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
     
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    Mesh

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    Technitium Mesh is a secure, anonymous, peer-to-peer (p2p), open source instant messenger designed to provide end-to-end encryption. Primary aim of developing this instant messenger is to provide privacy which is achieved using cryptography and anonymity using Tor network.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    BitMail

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    Secure decentral P2P Email.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. FireFloo Communicator icon

    FireFloo Communicator

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    FireFloo is an instant messaging communicator combining the open XMPP standard (Jabber, GMail Chat etc.) with the echo protocol for multi-encrypted messaging. Use various methods to send chipertext over open standards like libgcrypt and encrypt your private communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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