Messenger
6.7#17 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitMessenger vs SimpleX Chat
SimpleX Chat
8.0#1 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Messenger | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Meta says Messenger personal messages are becoming end-to-end encrypted by default, protecting message and call content so Meta cannot see or listen to it in transit. | The network uses end-to-end encryption with continuous post-quantum key exchange for messages and metadata. |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, California, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Messenger is a free messaging app for staying in touch, exploring interests, building communities, and sharing. | SimpleX Chat is a messaging application built on the SimpleX platform. |
Messenger plans
- MessengerFree
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
Pick Messenger if…
Messenger suits people who want free messaging and voice or video calls across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. It may also suit users who want disappearing messages or encrypted chat-history storage.
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.