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ccPing is a secure messenger that offers encrypted chat conversations protected by password and ephemeral messages that self-destruct after a few minutes. It is designed for users who want privacy and temporary… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ccPing, a secure messenger launched in 2013; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   XChat▲175

   The standalone, encrypted messaging app from X

   Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   StealthChat - Private Messaging▲66

   Encrypted calls and chats

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   safer.chat▲61

   Group end-to-end encrypted chat that respects your privacy

   2019 · safer.chat · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ZuccNet – Encrypted Facebook Messaging▲76

   🔏 End-to-End Encrypted Facebook Messenger. Contribute to tomquirk/zuccnet development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Disposable▲126

   A real-time, e2e encrypted ephemeral communication tool

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   ChatSecure iOS v4.0 – OMEMO and Signal Protocol▲107

   Free and open source encrypted chat for iOS.

   2017 · chatsecure.org · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Xifrem Chat▲69

   Client-side encrypted chat with asymmetric encryption

   2019 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hop Encrypted Email▲132

   Completely private chat email, w/ encrypted email messaging

   2017 · spikenow.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Chatible▲313

   Anonymously chat with strangers on Facebook Messenger

   2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Encryptochat▲68

    True end-to-end encrypted messaging.

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    CapeChat▲248

    Keep sensitive data private while still using ChatGPT

    2023 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Keybase Chat▲253

    End-to-end encrypted chat built into Keybase

    2017 · keybase.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Keychat▲108

    Start a free secure chat with anyone without signing up

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    ADAMANT Messenger▲79

    Decentralized anonymous blockchain messenger. Crypto In-Chat

    2020 · adamant.im · its alternatives →

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    throwaway▲67

    Single-use, 1-1, e2e encrypted messaging, in-browser

    2022 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Cache Messenger▲69

    Send and receive hidden text messages and photos.

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Chot.xyz▲71

    Privacy focused chat that doesn't store your messages

    2019 · chot.xyz · its alternatives →

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    Stealthy.IM▲105

    Text friends without Google or Facebook snooping

    2018 · stealthy.im · its alternatives →

19. 19
    1Key Encrypted Messenger▲4

    Temporary chats. Permanent privacy.

    May 2026 · onekey-webapp.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Securify Messenger for iMessage▲70

    Send high-encrypted self-destructing messages in iMessage

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21EE
    EphChat – Ephemeral, Anonymous, Encrypted Realtime Chat▲17

    2014 · ephchat.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Cryptocat▲61

    In-browser encrypted chat (open source)

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Stealthy: Secret Messenger▲87

    Chat anonymously with friends & strangers

    2015 · antiland.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    CypherChat▲69

    Secure. Encrypted. Peer-to-Peer. No Personal Info Sign-up.

    2022 · cypherchat.app · its alternatives →

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