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Bridgefy vs SimpleX Chat
Both stand on secure messaging apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone
Visit Bridgefy Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
SimpleX Chat pairs identifier-free network design with messaging, groups, and calls across mobile and desktop platforms. Note the local-network requirement for desktop linking and the limits on ensuring deletion from recipients' devices.
Visit SimpleX ChatThe facts
| Bridgefy | SimpleX Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bridgefy.me | simplex.chat |
| On secure messaging apps | #6 of 36 | #2 of 36 |
Bridgefy: what it does well
SimpleX Chat: what it does well
- Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Network assigns no user profile identifiers.
- Messages and metadata use end-to-end encryption.
- Users can run their own servers.
- Supports audio and video calls.
What to know first
- Mobile-to-desktop linking requires the same local network.
- Deletion on recipients' devices is not guaranteed in some cases.
- No encrypted backups are listed.
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