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SimpleX Chat alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SimpleX Chat alternative is Signal (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
SimpleX Chat compared with 6 alternatives: Signal, Briar, Delta Chat, Matrix, Olvid and 1 more.
SimpleX Chat is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleX ChatThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Signal | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Briar | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Delta Chat | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Matrix | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Olvid | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Keet | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
SimpleX Chat has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Olvid scores higher without starting lower.
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 SimpleX Chat
Signal
Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls
- Signal is free.
Suits: Small groups that want private chats at no cost
Briar
Serverless encrypted messaging that syncs over Tor, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Briar is free.
- Briar lists no iOS app, which SimpleX Chat has.
- Briar does not cover video calls, which SimpleX Chat does.
Suits: Activists and journalists needing censorship-resistant messaging
Delta Chat
Free decentralized messenger with end-to-end encryption
- Delta Chat is free.
- Delta Chat does not cover video calls, which SimpleX Chat does.
Suits: People who want a messenger without one company's central servers
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.
- Matrix does not cover video calls, which SimpleX Chat does.
Suits: Organizations that want to own their chat data on their own domain
Olvid
End-to-end encrypted messenger needing no phone number
- Olvid starts at €4.99 per user / month, incl. taxes (in-app purchase).
- Olvid also lists a web app.
- Olvid lists no Linux app, which SimpleX Chat has.
- Olvid also covers chatbots.
Suits: Individuals who do not want a phone number tied to their chats
Keet
Peer-to-peer chat and video calls with no phone number needed
- Keet is free.
- Keet also covers file sharing.
Suits: People who want chat that needs no phone number or email
Limits worth knowing in SimpleX Chat
- iOS push notifications currently go through servers run by SimpleX Chat Ltd, according to the privacy policy.
- The FAQ has an entry on why one profile cannot be used independently on several devices; a mobile profile can only be linked to desktop.
- The site describes future paid server credits for large communities, but no paid plan was published when read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SimpleX Chat?
The alternatives to SimpleX Chat in this directory are Signal, Briar, Delta Chat, Matrix, Olvid and Keet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SimpleX Chat.
Is there a free alternative to SimpleX Chat?
Yes. Signal, Briar, Delta Chat, Matrix and Keet are free to use. Olvid has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.