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Olvid focuses on private messaging: it says it needs no personal details to operate and encrypts data and metadata end to end. Each message and file uses a single-use key, and its apps support phones, computers and the web. Its free plan includes messages, attachments, group discussions and inbound calls; enterprise options add directory integrations, SSO and MDM deployment.
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Jami
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6Free peer-to-peer calls, conferences and file sharing — Jami adds server-free peer-to-peer conferencing, screen sharing and media streaming to messaging and calls.
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Wire
by WireFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams needing channels, guests and integrations — Wire offers channels, guest access and Poll, Reminder and GitHub integrations, which Olvid does not specify.
Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual) Visit site - 3
Crypho
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Norwegian-hosted enterprise chat and file sharing — Crypho adds persistent group rooms, files up to 2GB, BankID identification and dedicated Norwegian servers.
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Delta Chat
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Free decentralized messaging with interactive chat apps — Delta Chat relays messages through chatmail and supports interactive web apps, while servers can see sender and receiver addresses and message size.
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imo
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Free calls, large groups and social sharing — imo adds group video calls for up to 20 people, groups up to 5,000 members, Stories and two-step verification.
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Keet
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Peer-to-peer encrypted file transfers without size limits — Keet exchanges encrypted messages, calls and files directly between participants, with file transfers of any size and recovery phrases.
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Messenger
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Free social messaging with communities and expression tools — Messenger adds Meta AI, Stories, Notes, stickers and communities, while personal messages are becoming end-to-end encrypted by default.
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Cyph
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BitChat
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FluffyChat
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Berty
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Gajim
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ChatSecure
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Conversations
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Dino
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Session
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Signal
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Keybase
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Monal
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Status
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Tox
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Kontalk
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OIChat
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Quicksy
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Skred
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A different app may fit better if you want a peer-to-peer network, interactive chat apps, larger group calls or a different balance of business and social features. Olvid's paid plans start at €4.99/user/mo, and initiating secure calls is free during a one-month trial; receiving calls is free. Before switching, compare encryption and metadata protection, account requirements, hosting, group and call features, device support and price. For workplace use, consider whether you need deployment controls and directory integrations or prefer a simpler free service.