Session Alternatives

Session is described as 'The world's first open-source, decentralised private messenger to use industry-leading Signal Protocol encryption — without asking for your phone number' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Session for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Linux, Windows and Mac apps. The best Session alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Session are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Tox.

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Session alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. Uup icon
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    Reclaim your privacy With Uup. Just download the app and start chatting. Uup App is based on asymmetric encryption. Private key is generated based on the device and it doesn't need any email, mobile number or anything else to work.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Uup Features

    1.  Blockchain

    Uup VS Session

     
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    Hype is a chat service built into the Opera Mini browser, so you can chat, share, and browse in one app. And when you find something online worth sharing, Hype makes it easy to do so with WebSnap.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Opera Mini

    Hype by Opera Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Stickers

    Hype by Opera VS Session

     
  3. Tencent QQ icon
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    Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, and has over 856.2 million users. In April 2010, QQ.com ranked 10th overall in Alexas internet rankings.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook

    Tencent QQ Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Video Conferencing

    Tencent QQ VS Session

     
  4. HookZApp icon
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    HookZApp is a cloud native, secure, fast, and feature-rich Next-Gen communication, collaboration & social media platform that makes everyday life, fun and easy.

    50 HookZApp alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Website Translation
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Full-page Screenshot
    10.  Upload Screenshot
    11.  Text messaging
    12.  Shopping Cart

    HookZApp VS Session

     
  5. Wopu icon
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    It is a mobile web app that allows sending private messages to another person without registration, and installation required. Users can chat with a friend without relying on any of their online presence like email, phone number, and social media.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Wopu Features

    1.  Private messaging
    2.  Secret chats

    Wopu VS Session

     
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    Retro AIM Server is an instant messaging server that revives AOL Instant Messenger (and ICQ!) clients from the 2000s.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Retro Aim Server Features

    1.  Golang

    Retro Aim Server VS Session

     
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    Video AI-Based Calls | AnySend AI-Based Instant Multimedia Messenger - Securely Send Anything You Want, Anytime You Want, in Anyway Your Want.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    AnySend AI Features

    1.  Messenger
    2.  Mobile payment

    AnySend AI VS Session

     
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    a simple terminal user interface for signal messenger (using signal-cli).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD

    scli VS Session

     
  9. SHLNK.IN  icon
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    shlnk.in is a next-generation link management tool built for creators, professionals, and businesses who demand more power at less cost.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Dark Mode

    SHLNK.IN VS Session

     
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