Redact AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

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

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The world's first totally secure instant messenger application.

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Redact alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2021

Signal
Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.
215 Signal alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Debian
+4
Top Signal Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Encrypted Chat
3. Privacy focused
4. Security focused
5. Ad-free
6. Video Calling
7. Instant Messaging
8. Self Destructing Messages
9. Private messaging
10. Encrypted Connection
11. No Tracking
12. Mobile friendly
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Signal VS Redact
Is Signal a good alternative to Redact?
- Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Redact.
- Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Redact.
- Signal is Free and Open SourceRedact is Free and Proprietary
- Signal is Privacy focused and Security focusedRedact is not according to our users

Telegram
Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple, and free. It is like SMS, but more powerful.
276 Telegram alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Linux Mobile
- Android Wear
- PortableApps.com
- FreeBSD
+9
Top Telegram Features
1. Encrypted Chat
2. Lightweight
3. Stickers
4. Chat Bot
5. Large File Transfer
6. Ad-free
7. Instant Messaging
8. End-to-End Encryption
9. Privacy focused
10. Multi Device Support
11. Video Calling
12. Channels
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Telegram VS Redact
Is Telegram a good alternative to Redact?
- Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Redact.
- Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryRedact is Free and Proprietary
- Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRedact is not according to our users

Discord
Discord is a versatile communication platform that supports text, voice, and video interactions, offering organized servers for topic-focused discussions, customizable moderation tools, and low latency technology for smooth conversation and content sharing.
175 Discord alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Epic Games Store
- Flathub
- Electron / Atom Shell
- Playstation
- Xbox
- Snapcraft
+7
Top Discord Features
1. VoiP Calls
2. Screen Sharing
3. Video Calling
4. Multi Channel
5. Text chat
6. Bots
7. Voice Chat
8. Instant Messaging
9. Multiple Servers
10. Push to talk
11. Text to Speech
12. Dark Mode
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Discord VS Redact
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Skype
Skype is the most popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.
305 Skype alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- BSD
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Android Wear
- PortableApps.com
+9
Top Skype Features
1. Video Calling
2. Screen Sharing
3. VoiP Calls
4. Microsoft Office integration
5. Lightweight
6. Video Conferencing
7. Ad-free
8. Dark Mode
9. IFTTT Integration
10. Live Captions Translation
11. Voice messages
12. Multiple languages
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Skype VS Redact
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Tox
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.
201 Tox alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- BSD
- F-Droid
+5
Top Tox Features
1. Encrypted Chat
2. Decentralized
3. Privacy focused
4. Peer-To-Peer
5. End-to-End Encryption
6. Security focused
7. No registration required
8. Multiplatform
9. Screen Sharing
10. Lightweight
11. No Tracking
12. AES-256 Encryption
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Tox VS Redact
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Jitsi Desktop
Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .
78 Jitsi Desktop alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
+9
Top Jitsi Desktop Features
1. Video Conferencing
2. Privacy focused
3. SIP
4. No registration required
5. Support for Multiple protocols
6. Live Meeting
7. WebRTC
8. Voice Chat
9. Web-Based
10. Multiple Account support
11. Desktop Sharing
12. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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Discontinued
Jitsi Desktop is not actively developed anymore: last version, released in October 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub. Its successor is Jitsi Meet
Jitsi Desktop VS Redact
Is Jitsi Desktop a good alternative to Redact?
- Jitsi Desktop is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Redact.
- Jitsi Desktop is Free and Open SourceRedact is Free and Proprietary
- Jitsi Desktop is Privacy focusedRedact is not according to our users

WhatsApp
WhatsApp is an iPhone and Android messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.
247 WhatsApp alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Wear
Top WhatsApp Features
1. Mobile friendly
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Dark Mode
4. Custom Backgrounds
5. Stickers
6. Picture in Picture
7. Ad-free
8. Two-factor Authentication
9. Screen Sharing
10. VoiP Calls
11. Expiring Stories
12. Support for @mentions
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WhatsApp VS Redact
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Jami
Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement
156 Jami alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
+9
Top Jami Features
1. Decentralized
2. Privacy focused
3. Ad-free
4. Video Conferencing
5. Peer-To-Peer
6. Multi Platform
7. Video Calling
8. SIP client
9. End-to-End Encryption
10. Dark Mode
11. No Tracking
12. Screen Sharing
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Jami VS Redact
Is Jami a good alternative to Redact?

Wire
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.
272 Wire alternatives
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License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- F-Droid
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Top Wire Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Security focused
3. Video Calling
4. Encrypted Chat
5. VoiP Calls
6. Encrypted calls
7. Screen Sharing
8. Privacy focused
9. Multiple Account support
10. WebRTC
11. File Sending
12. Voice Chat
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Wire VS Redact
Is Wire a good alternative to Redact?
- Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to Redact.
- Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceRedact is Free and Proprietary
- Wire is Security focused and Privacy focusedRedact is not according to our users

Zulip
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.
223 Zulip alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- BSD
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
+4
Top Zulip Features
1. Threaded Conversations
2. Team Collaboration
3. Support for Hotkeys
4. Community-based
5. Support for MarkDown
6. Syntax Highlighting
7. Integrated File Sharing
8. Chat Bot
9. GitHub Integration
10. Secure Chat
11. Third party integrations
12. Chat organizer
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Zulip VS Redact
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Threema
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.
110 Threema alternatives
+5
License model
- Paid • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
Top Threema Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Privacy focused
3. Encrypted Chat
4. Security focused
5. Integrated File Sharing
6. Ad-free
7. Cloud Sync
8. No Tracking
9. Encrypted Backup
10. Dark Mode
11. Multiple Account support
12. Two-factor Authentication
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Threema VS Redact
Is Threema a good alternative to Redact?
- Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to Redact.
- Threema is Paid and Open SourceRedact is Free and Proprietary
- Threema is Privacy focusedRedact is not according to our users

Conversations
Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].
148 Conversations alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
+4
Top Conversations Features
1. Decentralized
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Encrypted Chat
4. Image Sharing
5. OpenPGP
6. Lightweight
7. GPG Encryption
8. Dark Mode
9. Ad-free
10. Self Destructing Messages
11. Multiple Account support
12. Privacy focused
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Conversations VS Redact
Is Conversations a good alternative to Redact?