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Keybase is described as 'New and free security app for mobile phones and computers. For the geeks among us: it's open source and powered by public-key cryptography' and is a very popular Encrypted Chat app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Keybase for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Windows, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Keybase alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Keybase are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp.




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.








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.




Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.




0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.




Utopia P2P Ecosystem. Utopia is a feature-rich platform that is specifically designed to protect privacy of communication, confidentiality, and security of personal data. Utopia is a decentralized network, with no central server involved in data transmission or storage.




Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...


SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.








Quantum-resistant encrypted messaging, video/audio calls, and file transfers in the browser with optional registration and no downloads required.



Send private messages, manage multiple phone numbers and email addresses, and create custom personal identities that last as long as you need them.



