Open Source Alternatives to Telegram
Signal
Speak freely with state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption.
★ 29,470 Updated: Oct 2026 Status: Active
Berty
Secure peer-to-peer messaging app
★ 9,330 Updated: Oct 2026 Status: Active
Session
An end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimizes sensitive metadata.
★ 1,566 Updated: Mar 2025 Status: Archived
CoyIM
Secure chat client for XMPP
★ 617 Updated: Jul 2026 Status: Active
Snikket
A simple, secure messaging platform for friends and family.
★ 465 Updated: Sep 2026 Status: Active
Schildichat
A Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional messenger experience.
★ 463 Updated: Mar 2026 Status: Archived