Molly AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to Molly is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Molly and loads of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Molly are Telegram, Element, Matrix protocol and Tox.

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  1. Signal icon
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    Signal

     1250 likes
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    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.

    220 Signal alternatives
    Signal screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    Signal screenshot 1
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    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 iconMolly Icon

    Signal VS Molly

    Is Signal a good alternative to Molly?
     

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Molly.

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceMolly is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedMolly is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon
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    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...

    293 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    Telegram iOS #1
    Telegram iOS #2
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    Telegram iOS #3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
    Telegram iconMolly Icon

    Telegram VS Molly

    Is Telegram a good alternative to Molly?
     

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Molly.

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

    Element

     705 likes
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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.

    299 Element alternatives
    Video calls for desktop and mobile

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    Collaboration widgets
    Collaboration and screen sharing
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    Connect with other apps

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

    Element VS Molly

    Is Element a good alternative to Molly?
     

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

    • Element is Freemium and Open SourceMolly is Free and Open Source
    • Element is Decentralized and Privacy focusedMolly is not according to our users
  5. Matrix icon
    Matrix icon

    Matrix

     349 likes
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    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    160 Matrix alternatives
    Main Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Federation
    4.  Team Collaboration
    5.  Distributed
    6.  Spaces
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  VoiP Calls
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Support for @mentions
    Matrix iconMolly Icon

    Matrix VS Molly

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    Comments about Matrix as an Alternative to Molly
     
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    Molly relies on Signal and their Terms & Privacy Policy. With Matrix you can choose your host or even host your own server

    Positive comment •Dec 31, 2024
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    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceMolly is also Free and Open Source
    • Matrix is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightMolly is not according to our users
  6. Tox icon
    Tox icon

    Tox

     546 likes
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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.

    212 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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    qTox. A Tox client developed in C++ with the Qt framework
    uTox. A Tox client written in C using OS primitives to draw it's interface
    +5
    Ricin. A Tox client written in Vala using the GTK toolkit.

    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 iconMolly Icon

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  7. Jami icon
    Jami icon

    Jami

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

    162 Jami alternatives
    Jami video conference OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jami conference call Linux
    Jami screensharing Linux
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    Jami instant message on mobile device

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Video Calling
    6.  Encrypted Chat
    7.  Multi Platform
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  SIP client
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Multiple Account support
    Jami iconMolly Icon

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  9. Wire icon
    Wire icon

    Wire

     306 likes
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    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.

    279 Wire alternatives
    Wire screenshot 1
    Wire screenshot 2
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    Wire screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Video Calling
    3.  Encrypted Chat
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Encrypted calls
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  WebRTC
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11.  Voice messages
    Wire iconMolly Icon

    Wire VS Molly

    Is Wire a good alternative to Molly?
     

    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to Molly.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceMolly is Free and Open Source
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedMolly is not according to our users
  10. Fossify SMS Messenger icon
    Fossify SMS Messenger icon

    Fossify SMS Messenger

     33 likes
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    Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.

    34 Fossify SMS Messenger alternatives
    Fossify SMS Messenger screenshot 1
    Fossify SMS Messenger screenshot 2
    +5
    Fossify SMS Messenger screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Text messaging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    Fossify SMS Messenger iconMolly Icon

    Fossify SMS Messenger VS Molly

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  11. Briar icon
    Briar icon

    Briar

     89 likes
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    An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.

    74 Briar alternatives
    Briar screenshot 1
    Briar screenshot 2
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    Briar screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Bluetooth Support
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Mesh network
    6. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Peer-To-Peer
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No Tracking
    Briar iconMolly Icon

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  12. Zulip icon
    Zulip icon

    Zulip

     203 likes
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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    228 Zulip alternatives
    Zulip screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Zulip screenshot 1
    Zulip screenshot 2
    +4
    Zulip screenshot 3

    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  Secure Chat
    9.  Third party integrations
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    11. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    12.  Integrated Search
    Zulip iconMolly Icon

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  13. RetroShare icon
    RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

     156 likes
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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    124 RetroShare alternatives
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    RetroShare screenshot 1
    RetroShare screenshot 2
    +2
    RetroShare screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Tor
    11. I2P icon  i2P integration
    12.  Voice Chat
    RetroShare iconMolly Icon

    RetroShare VS Molly

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  14. Threema icon
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    Threema

     115 likes
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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.

    122 Threema alternatives
    Threema screenshot 1
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    Threema screenshot 3

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Confirm messages
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Voting
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Encrypted Backup
    12.  Dark Mode
    Threema iconMolly Icon

    Threema VS Molly

    Is Threema a good alternative to Molly?
     

    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to Molly.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceMolly is Free and Open Source
    • Threema is Privacy focusedMolly is not according to our users
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