Jami vs Keet (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Jami grades higher than Keet: 3.2 against 3.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Jami grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Which one is for you
Pick Jami if
- Fits if you want private calls and chat without an account on a company server
- Works for a small group on mixed Windows, Mac, Linux and phone devices
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you need channels, a directory or an admin console, as none are listed
- Skip it if you want a mature browser version, since the web version is a first preview as of September 2026
- Too light for company rollouts, as it is closer to a messenger than a workspace
- Watch out: the project runs on donations and is a GNU project of Savoir-faire Linux
Pick Keet if
- Fits if you want private chat and calls without a phone number
- Works for small groups who trade big files directly
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want managed workplace chat, as there is no admin console
- Watch out: lose your seed phrase and you cannot move your chats to a new device
- Watch out: mobile apps are offered only in supported regions, with an Android file as the fallback
- Too light for teams that need integrations, since none are listed
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAJamiVery good | 3.0GPAKeetVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree with no paid plans; the project asks for donations instead. | AFree for everything, with no subscriptions, premium features or ads. |
| Free plan and trial | AEntirely free, and the site says there are no limits on file size, accounts or storage. | AFree outright. The vendor describes no paid plan or business edition. |
| Features | CChat, group chat, audio and video calls and multiple devices per account. No admin console, directory or channels are listed, which most team chat tools have. | CChat, calls, rooms and big file transfers. No admin tools, roles or integrations. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record, but it is a program you install and use with nothing to set up. | CNo rating on record. A 24-word seed phrase has to be kept to move to another device. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. Only a first preview of a web version, and no integrations listed. | BMac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android. No web version and no API. |
| Best for | private peer-to-peer calls and chat | peer-to-peer chat and calls with no phone number |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Jami and Keet. How we grade
Price against what you get
Jami has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Keet has no paid plan and scores 2.3.
Jami scores higher for the same starting price. Of the other team communication apps on the chart, none scores higher than Jami for less, and none scores higher than Keet for less.
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
Where they differ
- Jami is open source, according to its own site.
In commonFree planWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidEnd-to-end encryptedTeam chatVideo callsFile sharing
At a glance
| Jami | Keet | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free plan | None | Free to use. The FAQ says there are no subscriptions, no premium features and no ads. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Savoir-faire Linux | Holepunch |
| Price read from | jami.net | keet.io |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Jami
- The site lists no admin console, directory or team workspace features such as channels; it is closer to a messenger than a team chat suite.
- The vendor lists a first preview of Jami Web as of September 2026, so there is no mature browser version.
- The project is funded by donations and is a GNU project of Savoir-faire Linux.
Keet
- Because there is no server, the site says your 24-word seed phrase is how you get your chats and contacts onto another device; keep it safe.
- The site describes no admin console, workspace roles or third-party integrations, so it suits personal and small-group chat more than managed workplace use.
- Mobile apps are offered through the App Store or Google Play 'in supported regions', and an Android APK is linked from the download page.
- The vendor describes Keet as free of charge; the site gives no paid plan or business edition.
Key features
Jami
- Instant messaging and group chats
- Text chat with individuals and groups, plus audio and video message recording.
- Audio and video calls
- One-to-one calls with screen sharing and media streaming, including video conferences and rendezvous points that need no third-party hosting.
- Peer-to-peer design
- Jami says it needs no server to relay data between users and uses end-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy.
- Multiple devices per account
- Several devices can be linked to one Jami account, and no personal information is required to create it.
- Extension platform and SIP
- A built-in extension platform adds features, and Jami can also act as a SIP client.
Keet
- Direct peer-to-peer transfer
- Messages, calls and files go straight between participants' devices, with no central server handling them.
- No phone number or email
- An account is created without personal details. Identity is a 24-word seed phrase, much like a crypto wallet.
- Audio and video calls
- One-to-one and group calls run over the same peer-to-peer connections, and the site says they are tuned for large group calls.
- Rooms and broadcast rooms
- Group rooms are open to join by link, and broadcast rooms let creators post to an audience that can react but not reply.
- Files of any size
- Files are sent device to device, and the FAQ says there is no size limit.
- Multi-device sync
- A second device is linked by scanning a QR code or using a sync link from a device that is already connected.
Plans
Jami
Free$0
No paid plans. The site says there are no limits on file size, accounts or storage, and asks for donations.
Keet
Free$0
The whole app, with no paid tier.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Jami or Keet?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Jami and Keet are free to use.
Which has a free plan, Jami or Keet?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Jami and Keet have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.