Molly
5.8#36 in encrypted messaging appsAndroid
VisitMolly vs SimpleX Chat
SimpleX Chat
8.0#1 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Molly | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | Molly is open source and is licensed under AGPL-3.0-only. | Alternative client applications based on SimpleX Chat code must publish modifications under the AGPLv3 license. |
Molly plans
No prices published.
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
Pick Molly 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.