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ArcaneChatOlvid
Free

Free and open source, with no ads, funded by donations.

 Free

The homepage presents Olvid as free messaging for everyone and does not list prices.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • No phone number needed to sign up
  • End-to-end encryption and consent-based contact
  • No phone number, email or personal details needed to use it
  • Never requests access to the address book
  • Android only; other platforms must use Delta Chat
  • Maintained mainly by one developer
  • Contacts must also install Olvid to chat with you
  • Pricing and licensing details are not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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