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ChatSecure
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ChatSecure iOS | Free app download · iOS | Free |
As chatsecure.org lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from ChatSecure's own pages
- Accounts
- Users can connect existing Google accounts, create accounts on public XMPP servers, or connect to their own server. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Android availability
- The upstream ChatSecure Android version is no longer maintained; the FAQ recommends migrating to another app. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- ChatSecure is available on the Apple App Store for free. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Donations
- The About page says donations for the iOS version are accepted through PayPal and Bitcoin. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Berkeley, California, United States · chatsecure.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Interoperability
- ChatSecure works with other clients that support OMEMO or OTR and XMPP. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Messaging protocol
- The app supports OTR and OMEMO encryption over XMPP. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- ChatSecure is a free and open source encrypted chat client for iPhone. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site says ChatSecure uses XMPP with TLS certificate pinning, OTR, OMEMO, Tor, and SQLCipher to encrypt local conversation logs. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The iOS app source code is available on GitHub, and the About page lists its license as GPLv3+. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page directs users to GitHub Issues, UserVoice, and an email address for iOS security reports. · chatsecure.org, 11 Oct 2026
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