Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to SimpleX chat

Product categories

Chat Communication Group Chat & Notifications Group Messaging Instant Messaging Internet Calls Messaging Text Messaging Video Chat

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to SimpleX chat are Signal, Matrix.org, and Telegram. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.

Signal Landing Page
1

Signal

Fast, simple & secure messaging. Privacy that fits in your pocket.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 180 social mentions
Matrix.org Landing Page
2

Matrix.org

Matrix is an open standard for decentralized persistent communication over IP.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 583 social mentions
Telegram Landing Page
3

Telegram

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Messaging #Instant Messaging 129 social mentions
Briar Landing Page
4

Briar

Secure messaging, anywhere
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 120 social mentions
Berty Landing Page
5

Berty

We build tools to enhance communication freedom
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 18 social mentions
Tox Landing Page
6

Tox

Send messages, files, create groups and make Tox to Tox audio and video calls. Securely.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 29 social mentions
Element.io Landing Page
7

Element.io

Secure messaging app with strong end-to-end encryption, advanced group chat privacy settings, secure video calls for teams, encrypted communication using Matrix open network. Riot.im is now Element.
Pricing:
- Open Source
- Free
#Group Chat & Notifications #Communication #Chat 1 social mentions
SecureDrop Landing Page
8

SecureDrop

The open-source whistleblower platform to leak documents to the press.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Instant Messaging #Group Chat & Notifications 20 social mentions
Jami Landing Page
9

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Jami

Application and Data, Collaboration, and Web and Video Conferencing
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 9 social mentions
Wickr Landing Page
10

Wickr

Wickr is a free end-to-end encrypted text, video, picture and voice messenger with full sender...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Messaging #Group Chat & Notifications 5 social mentions
Wire Landing Page
11

Wire

Private & Secure Messenger
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 14 social mentions
XMPP Landing Page
12

XMPP

is the open standard for messaging and presence.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 20 social mentions