bitchat AlternativesInstant Messengers & Encrypted Chat Apps like bitchat

bitchat is described as 'Decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app offering secure Bluetooth mesh communication, end-to-end encryption, channel-based chats, and privacy-first design' and is a instant messenger in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to bitchat for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Windows, iPhone and Mac apps. The best bitchat alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like bitchat are Telegram, Element, SimpleX Chat and Wire.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1363 likes

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to bitchat.

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

    • Signal is Free and Open Sourcebitchat is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Security-focused and Lightweightbitchat is not according to our users
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    Telegram

     2079 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    287 Telegram alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to bitchat.

    • Telegram is Freemium and Proprietarybitchat is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Security-focusedbitchat is not according to our users
  4. Element icon

    Element

     773 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
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    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to bitchat.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open Sourcebitchat is Free and Open Source
    • Element is Lightweightbitchat is not according to our users
  5. SimpleX Chat icon

    SimpleX Chat

     90 likes

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  6. Wire icon

    Wire

     313 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to bitchat.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open Sourcebitchat is Free and Open Source
    • Wire is Security-focusedbitchat is not according to our users
  7. Briar icon

    Briar

     108 likes

    An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.

    76 Briar alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Threema

     137 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.

    122 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to bitchat.

    • Threema is Paid and Open Sourcebitchat is Free and Open Source
    • Threema is Security-focusedbitchat is not according to our users
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    ArcaneChat

     15 likes

    ArcaneChat is a Delta Chat client and was created with a focus on usability, good user experience, and saving data plan. Also the app usually experiments with new features that eventually might get added to the official Delta Chat client.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  14. Berty icon

    Berty

     15 likes

    Berty is a secure peer-to-peer messaging app that works with or without internet access, cellular data or trust in the network. Berty is a privacy-first messaging application built on top of the Berty Protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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