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Diode Collab

Freemium#22 of 30 in Secure Team Chat SoftwareZero Trust Network Access Software

Diode Collab: A privacy-focused collaboration app combining encrypted chat, files, drives, and secure browsing. Ranked #22 of 30 in Secure Team Chat Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams combining secure chat with file management.

6.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Teams combining secure chat with file management
Free plan
Yes
End-to-end encryption
Default
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- End-to-end encryption covers messaging and file sharing by default.
- Private drives, access controls, synchronization, and backups support file management.
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android apps cover desktop and mobile use.
Where it doesn't
- Calling features are not part of the listed product scope.
- The product centers on its own chat, file, and browsing features.
- Advanced collaboration and access controls are reserved for higher tiers.

Our verdict on Diode Collab

Diode Collab brings direct messaging, group chat, encrypted file sharing, private drives, markdown documentation, secure links, and tunneled web access into one collaboration application. It is designed for organizations, teams, families, and other groups handling sensitive information. The local-first approach is central to its positioning: Diode says communications and files are end-to-end encrypted and not stored on its servers. Account creation does not require a phone number or other personally identifiable information.

The pricing structure follows a freemium model. The free Nomad plan supports encrypted chat, while the paid Group tier adds private invitation codes, new-user moderation, admin roles, private chat channels, private drives, and chat visibility policies. Team includes the Group features plus member file collaboration, file synchronization policies, file backup, team markdown documents, and 20 web links. Business adds secure equipment access, regional access tunnels, custom endpoints, 100 chat channels, and 100 web links. This progression makes the product more suitable for groups that want to expand from private conversation into managed file collaboration and controlled access.

Its strongest fit is for teams that want chat and file management governed by encryption and access controls rather than a standalone messaging tool. Desktop and mobile availability supports mixed-device work, while browser-based upload and download links extend file exchange beyond the core app. The trade-off is a focused scope: teams that require built-in calling or a wider collaboration ecosystem should consider an alternative. Choose Diode Collab when secure chat, private storage, and controlled sharing matter most; avoid it if voice, video, or extensive platform breadth is essential.

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Diode Collab pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Diode Collab fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
End-to-end encryption	Default
Guest access	Not verified
Message retention	Not verified
File sharing	Yes
Audit logs	Not verified
SSO support	Not verified
Mobile apps	Both
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	diode.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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