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Messaging services with a multi-device model are able to eliminate feature disparity and provide identical functionality on both mobile and desktop clients. Desktop clients can function independently, without relying on the mobile phone to login and sync messages.
Secure messaging works as an online messaging service. Firstly, users enroll in a secure messaging platform. Then, the user logs into their account by typing in their username and password (or strong authentication) similar to a web-based email account.
Tox is a peer-to-peer instant-messaging and video-calling protocol that offers end-to-end encryption. The stated goal of the project is to provide secure yet easily accessible communication for everyone. [2] A reference implementation of the protocol is published as free and open-source software under the terms of the GNU GPL-3.0-or-later.
Signal is an open-source, encrypted messaging service for instant messaging, voice calls, and video calls. [14] [15] The instant messaging function includes sending text, voice notes, images, videos, and other files. [16] Communication may be one-to-one between users or may involve group messaging.
Comparison of cross-platform instant messaging clients; Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients; Comparison of LAN messengers; Comparison of software and protocols for distributed social networking; LAN messenger; Secure instant messaging; Comparison of user features of messaging platforms
Threema is a paid cross-platform encrypted instant messaging app developed by Threema GmbH in Switzerland and launched in 2012. The service operates on a decentralized architecture and offers end-to-end encryption.
Session started as a fork of another messenger, Signal, aiming to build upon its foundation.However, concerns about the centralized structure of Signal Protocol and potential metadata collection led the team to deviate and create their own protocol, called "Session Protocol".