SimpleX Chat
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| Fact | SimpleX Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Company size | LinkedIn lists SimpleX Chat as a privately held technology company with 2–10 employees. | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp's company size as 51–200 employees. |
| Encryption | The network uses end-to-end encryption with continuous post-quantum key exchange for messages and metadata. | WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption prevents anyone else, including WhatsApp, from reading personal messages or listening to calls. |
| End-to-end encryption | Messages, files, voice messages, and calls are end-to-end encrypted so relay servers cannot decrypt their content. | WhatsApp states that personal messages, calls, photos and other content are protected with end-to-end encryption. |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp headquarters at Menlo Park, California. |
| License | The application source code is available under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. | WhatsApp Messenger is proprietary software distributed under an end-user license agreement. |
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
WhatsApp plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
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 WhatsApp if…
WhatsApp suits people who want a free way to message and call across phones, computers, and the web. It also offers business features for showcasing products and services and building customer relationships.