Messenger vs Jami

MMessenger8.7Visit Jami8.4Visit

Higher score M Messenger #5 in Encrypted Messaging Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Messenger

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Jami #8 in Encrypted Messaging Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Jami

• Messenger fits best

  Free social messaging with encrypted chats

• Jami fits best

  Long-established free peer-to-peer calling

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Side by side

Feature	MMessenger 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Jami 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Encrypted Messaging Apps	#8 in Encrypted Messaging Apps
Best for	Free social messaging with encrypted chats	Long-established free peer-to-peer calling
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Messenger 2/3 · Jami 2/3
Desktop app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Voice and video calls	✓	✓
Disappearing messages	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Encryption coverage	Default	Default
Maximum group size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Linked device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Encrypted backups	End_to_end	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	End-to-end encryption is enabled by default for personal messages and calls Free messaging, group chats, voice and video calls, and media sharing Disappearing messages, Secure Storage, editing, unsending, and shared albums	Free and open source across desktop and mobile platforms Supports messaging, group calls, file sharing, and screen sharing Links multiple devices and supports SIP and plugins
Cons	Not open source Social features can make it less focused on encrypted messaging Secure Storage keys in iCloud or Google Drive are outside Messenger's encryption	Encryption is not explicitly classified for every communication type Integration support is centered on SIP No paid tiers or plan-based feature expansion
Our verdict	Messenger is Meta’s consumer messaging app for connecting with friends, family, communities and creators. It combines text messaging, group chats, photo and video sharing, file sharing, voice and video calls, shared albums, message… Read the review →	Jami is free/libre communication software for individuals, teams, and organizations that need messaging and calling across desktop and mobile devices. It supports text messaging, group chats, voice and video calls, conference calls,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Messenger — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default for personal messages and calls
  • Free messaging, group chats, voice and video calls, and media sharing
  • Disappearing messages, Secure Storage, editing, unsending, and shared albums

  Where it doesn't

  • Not open source
  • Social features can make it less focused on encrypted messaging
  • Secure Storage keys in iCloud or Google Drive are outside Messenger's encryption

• Jami — where it wins

  • Free and open source across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Supports messaging, group calls, file sharing, and screen sharing
  • Links multiple devices and supports SIP and plugins

  Where it doesn't

  • Encryption is not explicitly classified for every communication type
  • Integration support is centered on SIP
  • No paid tiers or plan-based feature expansion

• MMessenger8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad free messenger with default encryption for personal chats and calls.

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• Jami8.4/10 · Free plan

  A mature free communication app with broad calling features and a focused integration set.

  Visit JamiFull verdict →