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24 alternatives to SempChat

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SempChat launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   ChatSecure iOS v4.0 – OMEMO and Signal Protocol▲107

   Free and open source encrypted chat for iOS.

   2017 · chatsecure.org · its alternatives →

2. 2FI
   Free, instant, secure, disposable chat rooms built in Go▲169

   2015 · niltalk.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Tempo Messenger▲282

   Reclaim your messaging time and minimize distractions

   2023 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   XChat▲175

   The standalone, encrypted messaging app from X

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

5. 5
   GPTGuard▲280

   Keep your ChatGPT conversations secure and private

   2024 · gptguard.ai · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Let's Chat, a self-hosted chat app for small teams▲350

   Self-hosted chat for small teams.

   2015 · sdelements.github.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Let's Chat▲323

   Like Slack, but opensource and self-hosted.

   2015 · sdelements.github.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Chat by X▲129

   DMs on X are now just "Chat"

   Nov 2025 · x.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Cache Messenger▲69

   Send and receive hidden text messages and photos.

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    ChatTab▲97

    The ChatGPT Mac app for minimalist enthusiasts

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    safer.chat▲61

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

    2019 · safer.chat · its alternatives →

12. 12
    StealthChat - Private Messaging▲66

    Encrypted calls and chats

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Tick Chat▲92

    Chat via nearby persons. Instant, Secure, Anonymously. 🕶

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Tact▲121

    A simple chat app

    2021 · justtact.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Keychat▲108

    Start a free secure chat with anyone without signing up

    2020 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BLINDSPOT▲81

    A fun app to chat anonymously with friends

    2015 · blindspot.im · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Chimpchat▲78

    An awesome way to ask your friends questions anonymously

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ChillyChat - Group Photo Chat▲7

    Chat and express yourself through photos.

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Temp Chat▲2

    TempChat is built for privacy.

    Mar 2026 · tempchat.online · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Chot.xyz▲71

    Privacy focused chat that doesn't store your messages

    2019 · chot.xyz · its alternatives →

21. 216M
    60 Minutes Chat – Anonymously chat in self-destructing chatrooms nearby▲47

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tact – A simple chat app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS▲69

    A simple chat app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    2021 · justtact.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Good Chats▲81

    The Hunger Games of chat apps

    2019 · goodchats.co · its alternatives →

24. 24DI
    Drop-In Chat – Chatify your app▲49

    2014 · dropinchat.com · its alternatives →

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