FluffyChat AlternativesInstant Messengers & Video Calling Apps like FluffyChat

FluffyChat is described as 'Open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FluffyChat for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best FluffyChat alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FluffyChat are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Tox.

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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
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    Signal only connects to other people usingthe same app, as it doesn't use the Matrix protocol like Fluffychat does.

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    Signal is not a Matrix client.

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

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceFluffyChat is also Free and Open Source
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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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    bubbatex
    Negative
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    Telegram is not a Matrix client.

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    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to FluffyChat.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryFluffyChat is Free and Open Source
  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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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     

    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FluffyChat.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceFluffyChat is Free and Open Source
  5. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     383 likes

    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    166 Matrix alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
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    Tox

     558 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    211 Tox alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
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    Tox is not a Matrix client.

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    • Tox is Free and Open SourceFluffyChat is also Free and Open Source
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    WhatsApp

     849 likes

    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    251 WhatsApp alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    Jami

     237 likes

    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    160 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Jami is not a Matrix client.

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    • Jami is Free and Open SourceFluffyChat is also Free and Open Source
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    bitchat

     43 likes

    Decentralized messaging app enabling secure peer-to-peer communication over Bluetooth mesh networks with end-to-end encryption, channel-based group chats, store & forward delivery, automatic peer discovery, no accounts or phone numbers, and privacy safeguards.

    55 bitchat alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
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  11. 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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    • Online
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to FluffyChat.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceFluffyChat is Free and Open Source
  12. Session icon

    Session

     119 likes

    Decentralized messenger featuring end-to-end encryption for individual and group chats, no registration needed, no tracking or metadata logs, IP address protection, secure attachment sharing, multi-device sync, dark mode, open-source code, and ad-free use.

    74 Session alternatives

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

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceFluffyChat is Free and Open Source
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