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OlvidArcaneChat
Free

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

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • No phone number, email or personal details needed to use it
  • Never requests access to the address book
  • No phone number needed to sign up
  • End-to-end encryption and consent-based contact
  • Contacts must also install Olvid to chat with you
  • Pricing and licensing details are not stated on the homepage
  • Android only; other platforms must use Delta Chat
  • Maintained mainly by one developer
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
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 September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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