SimpleX Chat vs Jami

SimpleX Chat8.5Visit Jami8.4Visit

Higher score SimpleX Chat #7 in Encrypted Messaging Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SimpleX Chat

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

• SimpleX Chat fits best

  Privacy-focused users avoiding phone numbers

• Jami fits best

  Long-established free peer-to-peer calling

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Side by side

Feature	SimpleX Chat 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Jami 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#7 in Encrypted Messaging Apps	#8 in Encrypted Messaging Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused users avoiding phone numbers	Long-established free peer-to-peer calling
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimpleX Chat 3/3 · Jami 2/3
Desktop app	✓	✓
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	None	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	End-to-end encrypted messages, media, groups, and calls Open-source apps for mobile, desktop, Linux, and self-hosting Disappearing messages and portable encrypted database export	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	The same profile cannot be used simultaneously on multiple devices Desktop linking is supported locally rather than across simultaneous devices Self-hosted relay support may require additional technical administration	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	SimpleX Chat is an open-source encrypted messaging application for people who want private conversations without user profile identifiers. It supports end-to-end encrypted one-to-one and group messaging, file, image, and video sharing,… 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

• SimpleX Chat — where it wins

  • End-to-end encrypted messages, media, groups, and calls
  • Open-source apps for mobile, desktop, Linux, and self-hosting
  • Disappearing messages and portable encrypted database export

  Where it doesn't

  • The same profile cannot be used simultaneously on multiple devices
  • Desktop linking is supported locally rather than across simultaneous devices
  • Self-hosted relay support may require additional technical administration

• 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

• SimpleX Chat8.5/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused, open-source messenger that avoids user profile identifiers.

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• Jami8.4/10 · Free plan

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

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