ChatSecure Alternatives

ChatSecure is described as 'Free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ChatSecure for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best ChatSecure alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ChatSecure are Telegram, Element, Tox and SimpleX Chat.

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  1. FluffyChat icon
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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
     
  2. Psi XMPP Client icon
     92 likes

    Feature-rich XMPP client for advanced users offering strong customization options, secure encrypted messaging (TLS, OpenPGP, OTR, OMEMO), file transfers, audio/video calls, support for animated emoticons, modern themes, group messaging, and multi-platform compatibility.

    45 Psi XMPP Client alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
     
  3. Telegram X icon
     38 likes

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

    203 Telegram X alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
     
  4. XMPP icon
     21 likes

    XMPP, or Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, is an open standard for instant messaging and real-time communication, allowing for message exchanges between any two entities on the Internet. It's known for its decentralized and extensible nature.

    35 XMPP alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Messenger icon
     231 likes

    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    196 Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
     
  6. Snikket icon
     10 likes

    Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
     
  7. AWS Wickr icon
     49 likes

    Secure communication for individuals, teams, and large organizations.

    105 AWS Wickr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
     
  8. Status icon
     22 likes

    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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    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
     
  9. Off-the-Record (OTR) Messaging allows you to have private conversations over any instant messaging (MSN,Gtalk, Facebook and so on) by providing encryption, authentication, deniability, perfect forward...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
     
  10. Speek! icon
     12 likes

    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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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  11. KryptEY icon
     9 likes

    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.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  12. Bitmessage icon
     52 likes

    Bitmessage is a P2P communications protocol used to send encrypted messages to another person or to many subscribers. It is decentralized and trustless, meaning that you need-not inherently trust any entities like root certificate authorities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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