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Description
Anonymous Messenger is a secure, private, and peer-to-peer messaging application that operates over the Tor network, ensuring user anonymity. This software is both free and open source, allowing individuals to modify and share it in compliance with the GNU General Public License v3. By leveraging Tor, it provides a robust anonymity layer and employs the onion v3 protocol for secure data transport. Users can run onion services on any device, facilitating direct and anonymous communication without the need for server setups. The app also utilizes the Signal protocol to encrypt messages before transmitting them over Tor, resulting in dual layers of end-to-end encryption without reliance on any external server or service. Rather than employing the standard HTTP protocol, Anonymous Messenger utilizes its own transport protocol, designed specifically to prioritize anonymity and ease of use. For instance, when a user sends a message, it is first encrypted with the Signal protocol, and then an encrypted onionV3 connection is established to transmit the message securely. This innovative approach highlights the application’s commitment to user privacy and security.
Description
The innovative messaging platform stands out by eliminating user IDs entirely.
Unlike other applications such as Signal, Matrix, Session, Briar, Jami, and Cwtch that rely on user identifiers, SimpleX takes a different route by not employing any form of user IDs or even random numbers, significantly enhancing user privacy.
Users frequently inquire about how SimpleX manages message delivery without user identifiers.
To facilitate message delivery, SimpleX employs temporary anonymous pairwise identifiers for message queues, which are unique to each connection, ensuring that no long-term identifiers are utilized.
You have the flexibility to select which server(s) will handle your incoming messages, while your contacts will determine the servers used to send messages to them, meaning that each conversation may operate through two different servers.
This unique structure effectively minimizes the risk of metadata leakage at the application level.
In addition to this, users can further enhance their privacy and safeguard their IP addresses by routing their connections through Tor when accessing messaging servers.
Only client devices retain user profiles, contacts, and group information, while messages are secured with a robust two-layer end-to-end encryption system.
This approach not only prioritizes user privacy but also ensures a safer messaging experience overall.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Tor Browser
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Anonymous Messenger
Website
anonymousmessenger.ly/
Vendor Details
Company Name
SimpleX Chat
Founded
2020
Website
simplex.chat/
Product Features
Product Features
Messaging
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
Yes
File Sharing
No
Groups / Channels
No
Payments
No
Search / Filter
No
Self-Destructing Messages
No
Stickers / GIFs
No
Threaded Discussion
No
Video Conferencing
No
Voice Calling
No