Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux




Olvid is described as 'The most secure messaging app in the world' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Olvid for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best Olvid alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Olvid are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Tox.




Self-hosted communication platform with secure audio, video, chat, web conferencing, screensharing, advanced encryption, and metadata privacy, running on user-controlled servers, supporting web and mobile apps, and eliminating third-party data exposure.




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.




LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.




WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.




Cwtch - (a Welsh word roughly translating to “a hug that creates a safe place”) is a decentralized, privacy-preserving, multi-party messaging protocol that can be used to build metadata resistant applications.






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.



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.




Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop. It focuses on providing a clean and reliable Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind. Using GTK+/Vala.



Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.




SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.



