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#2 Signal
Open‑source, end‑to‑end encrypted messenger with voice/video calls, disappearing messages, and strong privacy protections.
#3 Telegram
Cloud‑based messaging app with secret chats (E2EE), large group support, bots, and file sharing up to 2 GB.
Decentralized, open‑source chat client built on the Matrix protocol; offers E2EE, bridges to other services, and rich collaboration features.
#5 Jami
Peer‑to‑peer, fully distributed messenger with audio/video calls, file sharing, and no central server; all communications are encrypted.
#6 Session
Privacy‑first messenger that routes messages through onion‑routed network; no phone number required and offers strong anonymity.
#7 Rocket.Chat
Open‑source team chat platform with self‑hosted option, E2EE, voice/video calls, and extensive integrations.
#8 Mattermost
Self‑hosted, open‑source Slack alternative offering private channels, E2EE (via plugins), and robust DevOps integrations.
#9 Zulip
Threaded open‑source chat app that combines real‑time and asynchronous messaging; free cloud hosting available.
#10 Discord
Free voice, video, and text chat platform popular with communities; supports servers, screen sharing, and bots.
Widely used team collaboration tool offering channels, file sharing, and limited message history in its free plan.
#12 Tox
Peer‑to‑peer instant messenger with encrypted text, voice, and video; no central server required.
#13 Briar
Decentralized messenger designed for activists; works over Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, or Tor for offline and highly private chats.
#14 Keybase
Secure messaging combined with encrypted file storage and Git; all communications are end‑to‑end encrypted.
#15 WhatsApp
Popular mobile messenger with end‑to‑end encrypted chats, voice/video calls, and group messaging.
#16 Viber
Free cross‑platform messenger offering encrypted one‑to‑one chats, group calls, and stickers.
#17 Line
Feature‑rich messenger with stickers, voice/video calls, and free cloud storage; offers optional end‑to‑end encryption.
#18 Kik
Simple mobile chat app with bots and group chats; free to use without requiring a phone number.
#19 GroupMe
Free group messaging app from Meta, supporting text, images, and location sharing.
#20 Google Chat
Integrated with Google Workspace; offers direct messaging, rooms, and collaboration on Google Docs in a free tier.
#21 Skype
Long‑standing Microsoft messenger with free video calls, instant messaging, and screen sharing.