Crypho
7.4#3 in secure team chat softwareFrom €379 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Softros LAN Messenger
6.8#12 in secure team chat software€12 one-timeAndroidAPImacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Crypho | Softros LAN Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Crypho says it was established in Norway in 2012 by open-source and cryptography veterans. | Softros Systems says it was founded in 2000 and lists its address in Järvenpää, Finland. |
| Encryption | Crypho lists authenticated AES with 256-bit keys in CCM mode, El-Gamal elliptic-curve 384-bit encryption and scrypt among its cryptographic methods. | The maker says the messenger encrypts all data with AES-256 and keeps it within the company network. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Järvenpää, Finland |
| Platforms | Crypho provides a browser-based web app, Windows and Mac desktop apps, and Android and iOS mobile apps. | The maker lists Windows, macOS, and Android as supported platforms; downloads include Windows EXE and MSI, Mac DMG, and an Android version. |
| Support | Customers can email [email protected] or invite Crypho support to chat in the app; the support team operates in European time zones (CET). | Technical support requests are submitted through an online form, while phone support is for sales and licensing questions. |
Crypho plans
- FreeFree
- Pro Plan€379 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Softros LAN Messenger plans
- Per-User License€12, paid once
- Site License€789.70, paid once
- Worldwide License€1,380.80, paid once
Pick Crypho if…
Crypho suits organizations that require encrypted communications, including finance, energy, enterprise, government, law enforcement and security-conscious small companies. Personal users can use its free plan, while professional teams need the larger group and file allowances in paid plans.
Pick Softros LAN Messenger if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.