Signal
Similar look and feel of WhatsApp and other commonly used messaging apps, makes switching easy. Signal requires your phone number as an personal identifier.
iOS Messaging
The Messaging we recommend, filtered to iOS. See all Messaging →
SimpleX Chat
Decentralized messenger that assigns no identifier to users, not even a random number. Contacts are established via one-time invite links or QR codes, with all data stored on-device only.
Session
No phone number or email address is required to signup. Similar functionality like Element, but still in an earlier stage of development. Decentralized servers routed through…
Threema
No native desktop apps available yet, but there is a web version for your browser. No phone number is required to signup but there is a payment involved to get the app.…
Element
A modern alternative to IRC or Discord. Good for team chats and groups.
Delta Chat
Delta Chat doesn't have their own servers but uses the most massive and diverse open messaging system ever: the existing e-mail server network. Chat with anyone if you know…
Jami
Jami: Instant messaging and video calling
Brave Talk
The person creating the call requires to use Brave Browser, but the participants can join from any browser.
Jitsi Meet
Desktop version downloads can be found here .
Status
No phone number or email address is required to signup. Uses the peer-to-peer (p2p) messaging protocol Waku that removes centralized third parties from messages.
Linphone
Linphone: Video and instant messaging
iMessage
Apple's built-in messenger. End-to-end encrypted between Apple devices.