Side by side
Keybase vs Kontalk
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 AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Keybase offers broad platform coverage with encrypted messaging, files, teams, and Git at no listed cost. Storage limits and terminal-based bug reporting are the main operational details to consider.
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Free plan Android
Visit Kontalk The facts
| Keybase | Kontalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | keybase.io | kontalk.org |
| On encrypted messaging apps | #21 of 43 | #25 of 43 |
Keybase: what it does well
- End-to-end encryption covers chats and shared files
- Private keys remain on users’ devices
- Supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and web
- Message timers work in team and community channels
- Open source and free to use
What to know first
- Team and Git storage have 100 GB limits
- The linked security review is from 2018
- Client bug reporting requires terminal commands
- Full card storage details are not applicable
Kontalk: what it does well
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