“For threat models where hiding the communication graph matters as much as encrypting messages.”
At a glance
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Telegram |
|---|---|
| Open-source license | AGPL-3.0 |
| Privacy | No persistent user IDs; relays cannot easily map a social graph. |
| Lightweight signal | Focused private messaging without feeds or cloud identity baggage. |
| Community health | Active privacy-focused project |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Desktop |
No persistent user IDs; relays cannot easily map a social graph.
Focused private messaging without feeds or cloud identity baggage.
Active privacy-focused project. Verify current releases and open issues in the source repository before critical deployment.
Should you switch to SimpleX Chat?
For threat models where hiding the communication graph matters as much as encrypting messages. A successful migration starts with a small real project, not a feature checklist. Test the files, integrations, shortcuts, and collaboration steps you use every week before removing the existing tool.
Open source gives you inspectable code and a path away from vendor lock-in, but it does not eliminate tradeoffs. Support may be community-led, some commercial file formats may be imperfect, and self-hosted options require security updates and backups. Use the official website and source repository above to confirm current compatibility.