SchildiChat Alternatives

Apps similar to SchildiChat include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Telegram, Element, Tox and bitchat. You're spoiled for choice with Instant Messengers like SchildiChat: we list more than 25 alternatives for Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and iPhone.

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  1. RetroShare icon
     173 likes

    Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

    159 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
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  2. Element X icon
     51 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

    140 Element X alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • OpenAPK
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  3. FluffyChat icon
     44 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    212 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
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  4. Keybase icon
     146 likes

    Keybase is a new and free security app for mobile phones and computers. For the geeks among us: it's open source and powered by public-key cryptography.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Ruby
    • JavaScript
    • Tor
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Java
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  5. Conversations icon
     106 likes

    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].

    166 Conversations alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Cinny icon
     25 likes

    Matrix client supporting decentralized, secure chats with end-to-end encryption, open-source development, organized navigation for channels and DMs, minimal clutter, adaptive elegant interface, calm visuals, and continuous feature updates for private, modern messaging.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. Commet icon
     9 likes

    Commet is a client for Matrix focused on providing a feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface. The goal is to build a secure, privacy respecting app without compromising on the features you have come to expect from a modern chat client.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flatpak
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  8. Nextcloud Talk icon
     35 likes

    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.

    122 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK
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  9. Session icon
     144 likes

    Decentralized messenger featuring end-to-end encryption for individual and group chats, no registration needed, no tracking or metadata logs, IP address protection, secure attachment sharing, multi-device sync, dark mode, open-source code, and ad-free use.

    88 Session alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  10. LINE icon
     109 likes

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

    149 LINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
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  11. Telegram X icon
     39 likes

    An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.

    219 Telegram X alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  12. Dino icon
     23 likes

    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.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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