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SimpleX Chat vs Quicall: catalog facts
SimpleX ChatQuicall
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0. The company is funded by investment and…

Free

Free to download, with source published under the AGPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • No user identifier of any kind, so conversations cannot be correlated by account
  • Double ratchet encryption with an additional layer for the relay servers
  • Chat, voice and video calls in one app
  • Clients for mobile and desktop platforms
  • Connecting means exchanging a link or QR code in person or elsewhere
  • No contact list means a lost device is a lost set of conversations unless backed up
  • Branding is inconsistent across the website, app and repository
  • Small project with little public documentation
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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