Cheogram
6.5#21 in secure messaging apps$4.99 one-timeAndroidWebSelf-hosted
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SimpleX Chat
8.0#1 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
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| Fact | Cheogram | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | When enabled, OMEMO provides end-to-end encryption for contacts and group chats, and the FAQ says attachments and their metadata are encrypted too. | The network uses end-to-end encryption with continuous post-quantum key exchange for messages and metadata. |
| Funding | The FAQ says some development and hosting are sponsored by MBOA, the creators of JMP, and that the app is also sold in Google Play and accepts developer sponsorships through Liberapay. | SimpleX announced a $1.3 million pre-seed round led by Jack Dorsey with participation from Asymmetric Capital Partners in August 2024. |
| Headquarters | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | London, United Kingdom |
| Messaging features | The FAQ says the app supports attachments, private groups, channels, multi-account use, multi-device use, and audio/video calls when the contact supports calls. | The apps support encrypted messages with Markdown and editing, encrypted media and files, decentralized groups, voice messages, disappearing messages, audio and video calls, portable storage and incognito mode. |
| Purpose | Cheogram is a set of services that connect open communication networks so people can reach contacts from one app. | SimpleX Chat is a messaging application built on the SimpleX platform. |
Cheogram plans
- Cheogram Android (Google Play)$4.99, paid once
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
Pick Cheogram if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SimpleX Chat if…
It suits people seeking messaging without network-assigned profile identifiers, with encrypted messaging, calls, and optional self-hosted servers. Developers can use its protocol SDKs for bots and integrations.