PvtNote AlternativesInstant Messengers & Encrypted Chat Apps like PvtNote

PvtNote is described as 'Send private messages that destroy themselves after reading. Simply write your private message in the text box and receive an encrypted link' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PvtNote for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Linux apps. The best PvtNote alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PvtNote are Molly, vanish.so, FluffyChat and Retriever.

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PvtNote alternatives page was last updated Jul 16, 2024
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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1275 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.

    219 Signal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    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.  Secure Chat

    Signal VS PvtNote

     

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

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourcePvtNote is Free and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedPvtNote is not according to our users
  2. Molly icon

    Molly

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    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    188 Molly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure Chat
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Text messaging
    6.  Monero exchange
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  SOCKS proxy client and server

    Molly VS PvtNote

     
  4. vanish.so icon

    vanish.so

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    A vanishing note service supporting aes-gcm 256, custom passwords via pbkdf2, and one-time pads.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    vanish.so screenshot 1

    vanish.so Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Expiring Links
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Share notes

    vanish.so VS PvtNote

     

    • vanish.so is the most popular Web-based alternative to PvtNote.

    • vanish.so is Free and Open SourcePvtNote is Free and Proprietary
  5. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     30 likes
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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
    FluffyChat screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Matrix Protocol
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Voice messages
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Two-factor Authentication

    FluffyChat VS PvtNote

     

    • FluffyChat is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to PvtNote.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourcePvtNote is Free and Proprietary
    • FluffyChat is Decentralized and Privacy focusedPvtNote is not according to our users
  6. Retriever icon

    Retriever

     11 likes
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    Retreiver lets you request secrets from anyone without any of the data going to a server.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    Retriever screenshot 1

    Retriever Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Retriever VS PvtNote

     
  7. Status icon

    Status

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
    Status screenshot 1
    Status screenshot 2
    Status screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Stickers

    Status VS PvtNote

     
  9. Olvid icon

    Olvid

     12 likes
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    The most secure messaging app in the world.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Olvid screenshot 1
    Olvid screenshot 2
    Olvid screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  VoiP Calls
    7.  Dark Mode

    Olvid VS PvtNote

     
  10. Speek! icon

    Speek!

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    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Speek! screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Anticensorship
    6.  Anonymous Chat
    7.  Peer-To-Peer

    Speek! VS PvtNote

     
  11. TeleGuard icon

    TeleGuard

     7 likes
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    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    157 TeleGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    TeleGuard screenshot 1
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    TeleGuard screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Encrypted Connection
    6.  Stickers
    7.  Integrated File Sharing

    TeleGuard VS PvtNote

     
  12. One-Time Secret icon

    One-Time Secret

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    Keep sensitive information out of your chat logs and email. Share a secret link that is available only one time.

    30 One-Time Secret alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    One-Time Secret screenshot 1

    One-Time Secret VS PvtNote

     

    • One-Time Secret is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PvtNote.

    • One-Time Secret is Free and Open SourcePvtNote is Free and Proprietary
  13. Adamant Messenger icon

    Adamant Messenger

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    The most secure and anonymous messenger, encrypted with Blockchain.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Adamant Messenger screenshot 1
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    Adamant Messenger screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Blockchain
    8.  Anonymous Chat
    9.  Based on Blockchain
    10. Tor icon  Support for TOR

    Adamant Messenger VS PvtNote

     
  14. cryptgeon icon

    cryptgeon

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    cryptgeon is a secure, open source note / file sharing service inspired by PrivNote written in rust & svelte.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    cryptgeon screenshot 1

    cryptgeon Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Private notes

    cryptgeon VS PvtNote

     
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