Side by side
Confide vs Kaidan
Both stand on encrypted 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 AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Confide combines disappearing messages, screenshot prevention, and default encryption across mobile and desktop apps. The free plan covers core private messaging, while Plus adds attachments, controls, and customization.
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Free plan Linux
Visit Kaidan The facts
| Confide | Kaidan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getconfide.com | kaidan.im |
| On encrypted messaging apps | #31 of 43 | #35 of 43 |
Confide: what it does well
- Free plan available
- End-to-end encryption enabled by default
- Apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
- Screenshot prevention included
- Disappearing messages supported
What to know first
- Basic limits attachment sending
- Plus is needed for unlimited attachments
Kaidan: what it does well
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