Open Source Alternatives to Telegram

Speak freely with state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption.

★ 29,415 Updated: Oct 2026 Status: Active

Secure peer-to-peer messaging app

★ 9,045 Updated: Jan 2026 Status: Slowing

An end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimizes sensitive metadata.

★ 1,566 Updated: Mar 2025 Status: Archived

Secure chat client for XMPP

★ 609 Updated: Jan 2026 Status: Slowing

A Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional messenger experience.

★ 464 Updated: Mar 2026 Status: Archived

A simple, secure messaging platform for friends and family.

★ 461 Updated: Sep 2026 Status: Active