ChatSecure vs Monal
| ChatSecure | Monal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | mixed | mixed |
| Desktop app | No | Yes |
| Voice and video calls | — | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps, Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Monal scores higher on our published basis.