Vidar AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Vidar

Vidar is described as 'Open-source end-to-end encrypted SMS application utilizing the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES256) to send symmetrically encrypted messages. Unlike most messaging apps, Vidar operates entirely over SMS; this eliminates the need for internet access or external' and is a instant messenger in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Vidar for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Vidar alternative is Fossify Messages, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Vidar are QUIK, QKSMS, Right Messages and Google Messages.

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    Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.

    37 Fossify Messages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
    • Fossify Messages is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Vidar.

    • Fossify Messages is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Vidar.

    • Fossify Messages is Free and Open SourceVidar is also Free and Open Source
    • Fossify Messages is Lightweight and CustomizableVidar is not according to our users
  2. QUIK icon
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    QUIK is an open source replacement to the stock messaging app on Android. It is a continuation of QKSMS.

    24 QUIK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. QKSMS icon
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    QKSMS brings a refreshingly beautiful and responsive Material Design touch to the stale state of text messaging.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Right Messages icon
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    Fast SMS messenger with iOS 16 style interface. Free and no ads. Supports work with two SIM cards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Google Messages icon
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    Messages is Google's communications app for Android to helps send and receive SMS and MMS messages. You can also send group texts as well as your favorite pictures, videos and even audio messages to your contacts.

    37 Google Messages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
     
    • Google Messages is the most popular Web-based alternative to Vidar.

    • Google Messages is Free and ProprietaryVidar is Free and Open Source
  6. Deku SMS icon
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    Deku SMS is a feature-rich, open-source default SMS app designed to enhance your messaging experience while prioritizing your privacy and security. With Deku SMS, you can seamlessly send and receive end-to-end encrypted SMS messages, ensuring that your conversations remain...

    25 Deku SMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    An open-source application that allows you to copy OTP and codes from SMS and notifications automatically by reading all of your notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  8. KryptEY icon
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    Android keyboard for secure E2EE communication through the signal protocol in any messenger. Communicate securely and independent, regardless of the legal situation or whether messengers use E2EE.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Silence IM icon
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    Protect your communication in transit and on your phone. Silence (formerly SMSSecure) is a full replacement for the default text messaging application: all messages are encrypted locally and messages to other Silence users are encrypted over the air.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    A great way to stay in touch with your relatives, by sending both SMS and MMS messages. The app properly handles group messaging too, just like blocking numbers from Android 7+.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  11. Messages icon
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    Stay connected to the people and conversations that matter most.

    58 Messages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
    • Messages is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Vidar.

    • Messages is Free and ProprietaryVidar is Free and Open Source
  12. Partisan SMS icon
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    Partisan-SMS is based on the open-source SMS app QKSMS. P-SMS encrypts SMS messages to allow for peaceful protesters to communicate without authoritarian regimes being able to spy on them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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