Night Drop Alternatives

Apps similar to Night Drop include bitchat, which is free and open source. Other options are SimpleX Chat, Briar and Kryfo. In total there are four Encrypted Chat Apps like Night Drop for Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. bitchat icon
     64 likes

    Decentralized messaging app enabling secure peer-to-peer communication over Bluetooth mesh networks with end-to-end encryption, channel-based group chats, store & forward delivery, automatic peer discovery, no accounts or phone numbers, and privacy safeguards.

    68 bitchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • OpenAPK
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  2. SimpleX Chat icon
     117 likes

    Open-source messaging platform enabling private, identifier-free chats, encrypted group discussions, file and media sharing, plus audio and video calls. Employs double-ratchet protocol, stores user data on-device, protects metadata, and lets users self-host relay servers.

    88 SimpleX Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • OpenAPK
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  3. Briar icon
     137 likes

    Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in.

    101 Briar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  4. Kryfo icon
     2 likes

    Private messenger for Android with no phone number or email. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and travel over Tor and Nostr.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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