SafeSwiss AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

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

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SafeSwiss alternatives page was last updated Nov 26, 2021
  1. Signal icon
     1210 likes

    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.

    220 Signal alternatives
    Signal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Instant Messaging
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Private messaging
    7.  Encrypted Connection
    8.  Mobile friendly
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Desktop Application
    11.  Secure Chat
    12.  Stickers
    13.  GPLv3
    14.  Based on phone number
    15.  Protected by Password
    16.  VoiP Calls
    17.  Client side encryption
    Signal iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Signal VS SafeSwiss

    Is Signal a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to SafeSwiss.

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceSafeSwiss is Free and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedSafeSwiss is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon
     2025 likes

    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.

    288 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Instant Messaging
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
    13.  Animated stickers
    14.  Integrated File Sharing
    15.  Folders
    16.  Private Chat
    17.  Video Conferencing
    Telegram iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Telegram VS SafeSwiss

    Is Telegram a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to SafeSwiss.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietarySafeSwiss is Free and Proprietary
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSafeSwiss is not according to our users
  3. Element icon
     691 likes

    Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.

    293 Element alternatives
    Video calls for desktop and mobile

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Federated
    3.  Team Collaboration
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  Video Calling
    6.  Instant Messaging
    7.  Matrix Protocol
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Direct Messaging
    10.  Federation
    11.  Simple installation
    12.  Cross-Platform
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Custom widgets
    15.  VoiP Calls
    Element iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Element VS SafeSwiss

    Is Element a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SafeSwiss.

    • Element is Freemium and Open SourceSafeSwiss is Free and Proprietary
    • Element is Decentralized and Privacy focusedSafeSwiss is not according to our users
  4. Skype icon
     2577 likes

    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.

    309 Skype alternatives
    Skype screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Video Calling
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Microsoft Office integration
    5.  Video Conferencing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  IFTTT Integration
    8.  Live Captions Translation
    9.  Voice messages
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Exchange Integration
    12.  Secure Chat
    13.  Voice Chat
    Skype iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Skype VS SafeSwiss

    Is Skype a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
  5. Tox icon
     546 likes

    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.

    210 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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Multiplatform
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  P2P Network
    8.  Client side encryption
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  White-labeled
    11.  Built-in player
    12.  GPLv3
    13.  VoiP Calls
    Tox iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Tox VS SafeSwiss

    Is Tox a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
  6. WhatsApp icon
     839 likes

    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    254 WhatsApp alternatives
    WhatsApp screenshot 1
    WhatsApp screenshot 2
    +2
    WhatsApp screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Instant Messaging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Custom Backgrounds
    6.  Based on phone number
    7.  Stickers
    8.  Sync with Google Drive
    9.  Notifications
    10.  Push Notifications
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Two-factor Authentication
    13.  Screen Sharing
    14.  Support for @mentions
    15.  VoiP Calls
    16.  Expiring Stories
    17.  Multiple languages
    18.  Voice messages
    19.  Data export/import
    20.  Data transfer
    WhatsApp iconSafeSwiss Icon

    WhatsApp VS SafeSwiss

    Is WhatsApp a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
  7. Jami icon
     222 likes

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

    162 Jami alternatives
    Jami video conference OS X

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Encrypted Chat
    6.  SIP client
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Distributed
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Team Messaging
    11.  SIP
    12.  Screen Sharing
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Voice Chat
    15.  Multiple Account support
    16.  Intercom Support
    Jami iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Jami VS SafeSwiss

    Is Jami a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
  8. Wire icon
     303 likes

    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.

    282 Wire alternatives
    Wire screenshot 1
    Wire screenshot 2
    +2
    Wire screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    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 iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Wire VS SafeSwiss

    Is Wire a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to SafeSwiss.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceSafeSwiss is Free and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedSafeSwiss is not according to our users
  9. Zulip icon
     200 likes

    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.

    232 Zulip alternatives
    Zulip screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  GitHub Integration
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Third party integrations
    11.  Chat organizer
    12.  Live topics
    Zulip iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Zulip VS SafeSwiss

    Is Zulip a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
  10. Threema icon
     112 likes

    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.

    118 Threema alternatives
    Threema screenshot 1
    Threema screenshot 2
    +5
    Threema screenshot 3

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Confirm messages
    5.  Image Sharing
    6.  Encrypted calls
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Encrypted Backup
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  Voting
    13.  Secure Chat
    14.  Multiple languages
    15.  Integrated App lock
    16.  Encrypted Email
    Threema iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Threema VS SafeSwiss

    Is Threema a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to SafeSwiss.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceSafeSwiss is Free and Proprietary
    • Threema is Privacy focusedSafeSwiss is not according to our users
  11. Viber icon
     332 likes

    Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere.

    168 Viber alternatives
    Viber screenshot 1
    Viber screenshot 2
    +4
    Viber screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Android Wear

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Phone calls
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Animated stickers
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Voice Chat
    10.  Call Transfer
    11.  Secret chats
    12.  Hidden chat
    13.  Encrypted VoIP calls
    14.  Multiple languages
    Viber iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Viber VS SafeSwiss

    Is Viber a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
  12. Molly icon
     28 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    191 Molly alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  Text messaging
    4.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Monero exchange
    Molly iconSafeSwiss Icon

    Molly VS SafeSwiss

    Is Molly a good alternative to SafeSwiss?
     
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