Delta Chat vs Monal
| Delta Chat | Monal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | macOS, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | default | mixed |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Voice and video calls | Yes | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | none | — |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps, Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Delta Chat scores higher on our published basis.