Jami
Free software messenger for chat and calls with end-to-end encryption
- #10 of 10 in best messaging apps
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
Ranked 10 of 10 in best messaging apps
A GNU project messenger for chat and calls with end-to-end encryption and no advertising, licensed GPL-3.0 or later and available on five platforms. Its user base is small, so it works best when a whole group installs it.
Best for Free software messaging with calls on desktop and mobile
About Jami
Jami handles chat and voice or video calls between people who use the app, with end-to-end encryption on messages and calls. Like Session and SimpleX Chat, its code is free software. The site says it carries no advertising.
The site lists support for Linux, Android, Android TV, Windows, macOS and iOS. The site says it is a GNU project backed by the Free Software Foundation, and the license is GPL v3 or later. Its user base is smaller than WhatsApp or Telegram, so most contacts will need to install it first.
Key features
- End-to-end encrypted chat and calls
- Free software, GPL-3.0 or later
- No advertising
- Apps for five platforms
Strengths
- Free software under GPL-3.0 or later, with no advertising
- Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Limits
- Most contacts need to install it first
Where Jami ranks
How Jami compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | End-to-end encrypted by default |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Threema | 80.5 | One-time purchase | AndroidiOS | Yes |
#7 Session | 79.5 | Free and open source | AndroidiOSWindowsmacOSLinux | Yes |
#8 Discord | 78.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidWeb | No |
#9 SimpleX Chat | 78.0 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidCommand line | Yes |
| #10Jami | 76.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Yes |
The full comparison table for best messaging apps has all 10 products.
Questions about Jami
- Is Jami free?
- Jami can be used without paying: Free software with no advertising. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Jami open source?
- Yes. Jami publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0-or-later license.
- Which platforms does Jami support?
- Jami is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
- What is Jami best for?
- Free software messaging with calls on desktop and mobile. In our ranking of messaging apps it is number 10 of 10 with a score of 76.5.
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