CoyIM Alternatives

Apps similar to CoyIM include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Element, Tox, Jami and Molly. You can choose from more than 10 Encrypted Chat Apps like CoyIM for Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1486 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.

    261 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenAPK
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    Signal screenshot 1
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  2. Element icon

    Element

     844 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.

    357 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • OpenAPK
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    Element screenshot 1
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  4. Tox icon

    Tox

     572 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.

    224 Tox alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
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    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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  5. Jami icon

    Jami

     248 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

    184 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • CA flagCanada
    Jami video conference OS X
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  8. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     44 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    212 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
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  9. Gajim icon

    Gajim

     68 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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Xfce
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    • European Union flagEU
    Gajim screenshot 1
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  10. Status icon

    Status

     24 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.

    177 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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    • European Union flagEU
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    ChatSecure

     70 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.

    115 ChatSecure alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  13. Bitmessage icon

    Bitmessage

     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.

    56 Bitmessage alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Bitmessage screenshot 1
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