SimpleX Chat
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VisitSimpleX Chat vs Status
What both publish
| Fact | SimpleX Chat | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Zug, Switzerland |
| Open source | Alternative client applications based on SimpleX Chat code must publish modifications under the AGPLv3 license. | Status says its community project is open source and anyone can build, contribute to or fork its code. |
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
Status plans
- StatusFree
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.
Pick Status if…
Status may suit people who want a wallet, private messaging, and browser access in one app. Its community features and desktop network role may also interest users of token-gated groups and the Waku network.