18.0
SimpleX Chat is a free messaging app built on the SimpleX platform, available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSAPI
Best Encrypted Messaging Apps in 2026
Encrypted messaging apps are worth comparing by the conversations and devices they support, as well as the protections they offer. Compared on encryption coverage, voice and video calls, disappearing messages, and encrypted backups, these entries also show desktop app availability, linked device limit, and maximum group size. Olvid, Wire, and Session are among the options to consider. Free plan and Paid from provide…
27.9
Jami is free/libre communication software for private messaging and calls, with instant messages, group chats, audio and video calls, and recorded audio or video messages.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
37.9
Wire provides organizations with end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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WhatsApp
WhatsApp is a free messaging and calling app for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7Free plan - 5
Olvid
Olvid is a secure instant messaging app for exchanging text messages and attachments.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.5From €990 a year - 6
Session
Session is a decentralized, end-to-end encrypted private messaging app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.4From $2.99 a month - 7
Threema
Threema is a paid messaging app for private and business use, with text and voice messages, voice and video calls, group calls, media sharing, file…
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $3 a month - 8
BitChat
BitChat is a decentralized messaging app that uses Bluetooth mesh for nearby communication and Nostr relays for internet messaging.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS7.0Free plan - 9
Signal
Signal is a private messaging app for sending messages and making internet calls.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.9Free plan - 10
Delta Chat
Delta Chat is a free, open-source instant messaging app for mobile and desktop, available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with self-hosting also listed.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 11
FluffyChat
FluffyChat is a free, ad-free messaging app based on the Matrix protocol, available on Android, iOS, Linux, and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux6.8Free plan - 12
imo
imo is a communication app for internet calls and messaging, available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS6.8Free plan - 13
Keet
Keet is a peer-to-peer messaging app for chats, voice and video calls, and media sharing.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 14
Status
Status combines a crypto wallet, messenger, and browser in one app.
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux6.8Free plan - 15
Zangi
Zangi is an internet communication app for private conversations between people who already know each other.
Free planAndroidiOS6.8From $5 a month - 16
Keybase
Keybase combines secure messaging, file sharing, and team collaboration across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.7 - 17
Messenger
Messenger is Meta's free messaging app for staying in touch, sharing, and building communities.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS6.7Free plan - 18
Briar
Briar is a free messaging app designed for people such as activists and journalists who need communication without a central server.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 19
Cyph
Cyph is a privacy-focused messaging and social networking service with secure instant messaging, encrypted group video calling, and scheduled meetings.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.6From $7 a month - 20
Cwtch
Cwtch is a free, decentralized messaging app for Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 21
6.4Free plan - 22
Quicksy
Quicksy is a free Jabber/XMPP messaging app for Android and iOS that uses phone numbers for registration and contact discovery.
Free planAndroidiOS6.4Free plan - 23
Skred
AndroidiOSWeb6.4From €2.99 a month - 24
Berty
Berty is a free messaging app for Android and iOS, with a desktop app also listed.
Free planAndroidiOS6.3Free plan - 25
Element
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.3