OSHI: Offline Messenger AlternativesInstant Messengers & Video Calling Apps like OSHI: Offline Messenger

OSHI: Offline Messenger is described as 'OSHI is a free, open-source, end-to-end encrypted messenger for iOS and Android that uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi mesh networking to send messages without Internet or cellular service. OSHI does not require a phone number, email address, or account' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OSHI: Offline Messenger for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Mac, iPhone and Windows apps. The best OSHI: Offline Messenger alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OSHI: Offline Messenger are Telegram, bitchat, Jami and Briar.

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  1. Signal icon
     1475 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.

    258 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenAPK
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  2. Telegram icon
     2136 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.

    328 Telegram alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • 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 Desktop
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  3. bitchat icon
     64 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.

    66 bitchat alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  4. Jami icon
     249 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

    184 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
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  5. Briar icon
     137 likes

    Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in.

    99 Briar alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  6. Berty icon
     18 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.

    52 Berty alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Meshtastic icon
     17 likes

    Meshtastic is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. This project is 100% community driven and open source!

    15 Meshtastic alternatives

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    • Linux
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • OpenAPK
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  8. Session icon
     143 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.

    86 Session alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  9. Olvid icon
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    Private messaging for everyone.

    162 Olvid alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • F-Droid
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  10. Meshchat icon
     4 likes

    A simple mesh network communications app powered by the Reticulum Network Stack.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
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  11. Bridgefy icon
     9 likes

    Integrating Bridgefy allows mobile devices to communicate in a secure and efficient way across large distances, without having them depend on access to a Wi-Fi network or a data plan.

    14 Bridgefy alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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  12. A peer to peer private anonymous and secure messenger that works over Tor.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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