Keybase AlternativesTop Encrypted Chat Apps like Keybase

Keybase is described as 'New and free security app for mobile phones and computers. For the geeks among us: it's open source and powered by public-key cryptography' and is a very popular Encrypted Chat app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Keybase for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Windows, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Keybase alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Keybase are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1370 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.

    217 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Signal as an Alternative to Keybase
    GameDesigner
    Positive
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    Open Source (well, a large part anyway), thoroughly audited, private and secure messenger. This is the best messenger, the rest are the lesser alternatives. And I don't call whatsapp an alternative, what's up with all people still trusting facebook?

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    • Signal is Free and Open SourceKeybase is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused and LightweightKeybase is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon

    Telegram

     2082 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 free.

    285 Telegram alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • 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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    Comments about Telegram as an Alternative to Keybase
    yofaw78034
    Positive
    0

    It is a messaging service like Keybase

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    Telegram icon
    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryKeybase is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKeybase is not according to our users
  4. Element icon

    Element

     779 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.

    302 Element alternatives

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

     558 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.

    214 Tox alternatives

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    • 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.
     
  7. WhatsApp icon

    WhatsApp

     851 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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about WhatsApp as an Alternative to Keybase
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Only the messaging portion. Keybase is also a public key database, which I am not aware of another one anywhere near as user-friendly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • WhatsApp is Free and ProprietaryKeybase is Free and Open Source
  8. SimpleX Chat icon

    SimpleX Chat

     93 likes

    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  10. Wire icon

    Wire

     316 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.

    282 Wire alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  11. Molly icon

    Molly

     46 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  14. ZeroNet icon

    ZeroNet

     126 likes

    ZeroNet uses cryptography (Bitcoin library) and BitTorrent DHT (centralized trackers) to build a distributed censorship-resistant network.

    30 ZeroNet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • gevent
    • Self-Hosted
    • NameCoin
    • Python
    • JavaScript
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