Hyalus Alternatives

Hyalus is described as 'It's a messaging app' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hyalus for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Linux, Windows and iPhone apps. The best Hyalus alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great apps like Hyalus are Element, Discord, Matrix and Stoat Chat.

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  1. Session icon
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    Decentralized messenger featuring end-to-end encryption for individual and group chats, no registration needed, no tracking or metadata logs, IP address protection, secure attachment sharing, multi-device sync, dark mode, open-source code, and ad-free use.

    75 Session alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Nerimity icon
     14 likes

    Open-source chat platform providing community-focused group messaging, video calls, profile customization with animated avatars, custom emojis, tags, post creation, discovery of communities, and full source code access on GitHub. Entirely donation-funded.

    39 Nerimity alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Flotilla icon
     8 likes

    Decentralized chat platform built on the nostr protocol with support for multi-group communities, event calendars, threads, private messaging, web of trust, customizable access controls, monetization via zaps, full privacy, and white-label options for branding.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Strafe icon
     8 likes

    Open source chat platform offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, uncensored communication, markdown support, file sharing, self-hosting, multi-device sync, server management, voice or video calls, no data tracking, transparent codebase, and community-driven development.

    34 Strafe alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Struct icon
     6 likes

    Real-time chat platform structured with threads, custom feeds, project tagging, and AI moderation. Provides privacy controls, instant file and code sharing, multiple viewing modes, moderator tools, light/dark modes, and unifies collaboration for organizations and communities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Slack
     
  6. Valour icon
     7 likes

    Valour is an open-source, privacy focused alternative to platforms like Discord or Slack, developed by a small team of volunteers. The app has been in development for over three years and is currently in it's alpha stages of testing.

    25 Valour alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Steam Chat icon
     8 likes

    Offers real-time chat with friends, supports group messaging, organizes contacts by favorites and categories, enables media sharing with GIFs and videos, provides customizable notifications, allows invite links, and is accessible on desktop or mobile for gaming sessions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  8. 0xchat icon
     4 likes

    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
     
  9. Adapt Chat icon
     3 likes

    Open source encrypted group-chat platform focused on privacy and efficiency, featuring Rust-based backend for speed, customizable interface, minimal data collection, real-time messaging, community-driven improvements, and ergonomic design for various use cases.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
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