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Description

End-to-end encryption is essential for protecting what truly matters. Keybase offers a secure platform for messaging and sharing files, using public key cryptography to keep your communications private, meaning even we cannot access your conversations. It is designed for various users, including families, roommates, clubs, and groups of friends. Additionally, Keybase allows you to connect with public identities, facilitating engagement with communities from platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and beyond. Don't take unnecessary risks with your important documents; Keybase provides a safe space to store your group's photos, videos, and files, all secured with end-to-end encryption. To enhance privacy, you can also set a timer on your most sensitive messages, ensuring they are only available for a limited time. This level of security empowers users to communicate freely without fear of their information being compromised.

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

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Reddit

Integrations

Reddit

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Zoom Communications

Founded

2011

Country

United States

Website

keybase.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

SimpleX Chat

Founded

2020

Website

simplex.chat/

Product Features

Internal Communications

App Integration
Blogs
Chat/Messaging
Email Management
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
Newsletter Management
Photo Gallery
Social Sharing
Survey Management
Telephony
Video Chat
Voice Chat

Messaging

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Team Chat

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Team Communication

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Product Features

Messaging

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Alternatives

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Alternatives

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