CoyIM Alternatives

CoyIM is described as 'New chat client that is safe and secure by default: no settings to change, no plugins to install, no computer configuration to change' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to CoyIM for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best CoyIM alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CoyIM are Element, Tox, Jami and Molly.

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CoyIM alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of CoyIM.
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CoyIM is a new chat client that is safe and secure by default: no settings to change, no plugins to install, no computer configuration to change.

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CoyIM alternatives page was last updated Nov 26, 2021
  1. Signal icon
     1233 likes

    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.

    218 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 iconCoyIM Icon

    Signal VS CoyIM

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

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceCoyIM is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedCoyIM is not according to our users
  2. Element icon
     699 likes

    Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.

    296 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.  Direct Messaging
    10.  Federation
    11.  Cloud Hosting
    12.  Simple installation
    Element iconCoyIM Icon

    Element VS CoyIM

    Is Element a good alternative to CoyIM?
     
    • Element is the most popular Web-based, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to CoyIM.

    • Element is Freemium and Open SourceCoyIM is Free and Open Source
    • Element is Decentralized and Privacy focusedCoyIM is not according to our users
  3. Tox icon
     547 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.

    209 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 iconCoyIM Icon

    Tox VS CoyIM

    Is Tox a good alternative to CoyIM?
     
  4. Jami icon
     225 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.  Multi Platform
    7.  Encrypted Chat
    8.  SIP client
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Multiple Account support
    Jami iconCoyIM Icon

    Jami VS CoyIM

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  5. Molly icon
     29 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    188 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 iconCoyIM Icon

    Molly VS CoyIM

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  6. FluffyChat icon
     28 likes

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

    190 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

    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.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  VoiP Calls
    FluffyChat iconCoyIM Icon

    FluffyChat VS CoyIM

    Is FluffyChat a good alternative to CoyIM?
     
  7. 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 iconCoyIM Icon

    Olvid VS CoyIM

    Is Olvid a good alternative to CoyIM?
     
  8. Gajim icon
     66 likes

    The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

    66 Gajim alternatives
    Gajim roster

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  OMEMO
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Supports XMPP
    5.  PGP Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Audio Calling
    9.  Xmpp
    10.  OTR
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  Multiple languages
    Gajim iconCoyIM Icon

    Gajim VS CoyIM

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  9. Bitmessage icon
     51 likes

    Bitmessage is a P2P communications protocol used to send encrypted messages to another person or to many subscribers. It is decentralized and trustless, meaning that you need-not inherently trust any entities like root certificate authorities.

    57 Bitmessage alternatives
    Bitmessage screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Bitmessage Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    Bitmessage iconCoyIM Icon

    Bitmessage VS CoyIM

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  10. ChatSecure icon
     68 likes

    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.

    118 ChatSecure alternatives
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    iOS (2)
    +1
    iOS (3)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    ChatSecure Features

    1.  Hidden chat
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  OTR
    ChatSecure iconCoyIM Icon

    ChatSecure VS CoyIM

    Is ChatSecure a good alternative to CoyIM?
     
  11. Status icon
     21 likes

    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    185 Status alternatives
    Status screenshot 1
    Status screenshot 2
    +4
    Status screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Desktop Application
    Status iconCoyIM Icon

    Status VS CoyIM

    Is Status a good alternative to CoyIM?
     
  12. TeleGuard icon
     7 likes

    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    159 TeleGuard alternatives
    TeleGuard screenshot 1
    TeleGuard screenshot 2
    +3
    TeleGuard screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Encrypted Connection
    6.  Stickers
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    TeleGuard iconCoyIM Icon

    TeleGuard VS CoyIM

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