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Olvid alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Olvid alternative is Signal (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Olvid compared with 5 alternatives: Signal, Wire, Threema Work, SimpleX Chat and Element.
Olvid has a free plan. Paid plans start at €4.99 per user / month, incl. taxes (in-app purchase). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OlvidThis tool | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Signal | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Wire | Free plan · from €7.45/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Threema Work | Free trial · from $3.00/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SimpleX Chat | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Olvid starts at about $5.57 a month for each person and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Signal, Threema Work and SimpleX Chat start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from Olvid
Signal
Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls
- Signal is free.
- Signal also lists a Linux app.
- Signal lists no web app, which Olvid has.
- Signal does not cover chatbots, which Olvid does.
Suits: Small groups that want private chats at no cost
Wire
End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations
- Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually.
- Wire also lists a Linux app.
- Wire is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Wire also covers file sharing.
- Wire does not cover chatbots, which Olvid does.
Suits: Organizations that need end-to-end encryption for messages, calls and files
Threema Work
Encrypted business messenger from Switzerland
- Threema Work starts at $3.00 per user / month, billed annually.
- Threema Work has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Olvid.
- Threema Work lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Olvid has.
- Threema Work also covers file sharing.
- Threema Work does not cover chatbots, which Olvid does.
Suits: Companies and public bodies that want messaging under European data protection rules
SimpleX Chat
Private messenger that uses no user identifiers at all
- SimpleX Chat is free.
- SimpleX Chat also lists a Linux app.
- SimpleX Chat lists no web app, which Olvid has.
- SimpleX Chat does not cover chatbots, which Olvid does.
Suits: People who do not want a phone number or account tied to their chats
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element also lists a Linux app.
- Element is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Element also covers file sharing.
- Element does not cover chatbots, which Olvid does.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Limits worth knowing in Olvid
- Prices are published in euros only; the in-app price includes taxes and the business prices exclude them.
- Outbound audio and video calls need a paid license after the 1-month trial.
- Olvid Web works with an Android-compatible device, and the Linux app is mentioned only on the pricing table, not the download page.
- Bots, Olvid x AI and a turnkey integration are options with no published price; a discount depends on the number of users.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Olvid?
The alternatives to Olvid in this directory are Signal, Wire, Threema Work, SimpleX Chat and Element. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Olvid.
Is there a free alternative to Olvid?
Yes. Signal and SimpleX Chat are free to use. Wire and Element have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Olvid alternatives work on Linux?
The Olvid listing does not include a Linux app. Signal, Wire, SimpleX Chat and Element list one.
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.