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Delta Chat alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Delta Chat alternative is Signal (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Delta Chat compared with 5 alternatives: Signal, SimpleX Chat, Briar, Matrix and Element.

Delta Chat is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Delta ChatThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SignalFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SimpleX ChatFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
BriarFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
MatrixFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ElementFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Delta Chat has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDelta ChatSignalBriar

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of team communication apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Delta Chat

  1. Signal

    Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls

    • Signal is free.
    • Signal also covers video calls.

    Suits: Small groups that want private chats at no cost

    Signal vs Delta ChatSignal pricing and details

  2. SimpleX Chat

    Private messenger that uses no user identifiers at all

    • SimpleX Chat is free.
    • SimpleX Chat also covers video calls.

    Suits: People who do not want a phone number or account tied to their chats

    SimpleX Chat vs Delta ChatSimpleX Chat pricing and details

  3. Briar

    Serverless encrypted messaging that syncs over Tor, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

    • Briar is free.
    • Briar lists no iOS app, which Delta Chat has.

    Suits: Activists and journalists needing censorship-resistant messaging

    Briar vs Delta ChatBriar pricing and details

  4. Matrix

    Open, decentralized network for chat and calls

    • Matrix is free.
    • Matrix also lists a web app.
    • Matrix is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Organizations that want to own their chat data on their own domain

    Matrix vs Delta ChatMatrix pricing and details

  5. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Element also lists a web app.
    • Element is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Element also covers video calls and file sharing.

    Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat

    Element vs Delta ChatElement pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Delta Chat

  • There is no team workspace, channel structure or admin console; it is a messenger with group chats.
  • Minimum systems named on the download page include Android 5.0, iOS 15.6, macOS 12 and Windows 10.
  • Funding is by donations, so there is no paid support plan on the site.
Delta Chat pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Delta Chat?

The alternatives to Delta Chat in this directory are Signal, SimpleX Chat, Briar, Matrix and Element. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Delta Chat.

Is there a free alternative to Delta Chat?

Yes. Signal, SimpleX Chat, Briar and Matrix are free to use. Element has a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.