Monal
6.4#21 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planiOSmacOS
VisitMonal vs SimpleX Chat
SimpleX Chat
8.0#1 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Monal | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The features page lists encrypted private and group chats using OMEMO encryption. | The network uses end-to-end encryption with continuous post-quantum key exchange for messages and metadata. |
| Headquarters | Bürstadt, Germany | London, United Kingdom |
Monal plans
- MonalFree
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
Pick Monal if…
Monal suits people wanting free XMPP messaging on iOS or macOS, especially those who value provider choice and multi-account support. It also fits users seeking chats, calls and file sharing in one client.
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.