Open Source Snapchat Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Snapchat for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is Signal. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Snapchat and 19 are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Snapchat are Pixelfed, SimpleX Chat, Wire and Loops by Pixelfed.

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Snapchat alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Open Source, Open Source, Android + Instant Messaging, Android + Free, Linux and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Snapchat.
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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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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.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    It also has stories and you can send photos/videos in a (group) chat, that disappear after they've been looked at.

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    If you want a secure chat you should use Signal or Riot. Data-Privacy is not just a personal but also a social and political issue. Choose responsible.

    Siphons
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    Signal includes self-destructing messages and an image editor allowing for text and drawing to be added to a photo in a way similar to Snapchat.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Signal is a great Snapchat alternative.

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

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceSnapchat is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightSnapchat is not according to our users
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    Pixelfed

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    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    131 Pixelfed alternatives

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    • Android
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixelfed is a great Snapchat alternative.

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Snapchat.

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceSnapchat is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightSnapchat is not according to our users
  4. SimpleX Chat icon

    SimpleX Chat

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    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  5. Wire icon

    Wire

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    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.

    281 Wire alternatives

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    • Online
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    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    • Most users think Wire is a great Snapchat alternative.

    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to Snapchat.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceSnapchat is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedSnapchat is not according to our users
  6. Loops by Pixelfed icon

    Loops by Pixelfed

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    Dive into a new social media experience by exploring and sharing 60-second video clips on the Fediverse. Enjoy support for video captions, up to 200 characters, and add sounds and creative remixes. While mentions and hashtags are unavailable, you can utilize category tags for better reach.

    51 Loops by Pixelfed alternatives

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    Molly

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    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

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  10. 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.

    175 Status alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Tinode

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    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Sphinx Chat

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    Sphinx.chat lets you use your lightning node to talk to anyone else who is running lightning and a sphinx compatible chat client.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Converse Messenger

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    Converse is a messaging app for decentralized, secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Built on the XMTP network, Converse lets you own your conversations and take them anywhere whenever you want, ensuring your most important messages—the ones you never want to lose or be...

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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