Olvid vs CoyIM

Struggling to choose between Olvid and CoyIM? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Olvid is a Social & Communications solution with tags like endtoend-encryption, open-source, privacy, messaging.

It boasts features such as End-to-end encrypted messaging, Contact discovery without disclosing phone numbers, Perfect Forward Secrecy, Encrypted cloud backup, Encrypted group conversations and pros including Strong encryption protects privacy, Open source code can be audited, Does not require a phone number to sign up, Works across platforms (iOS, Android, web).

On the other hand, CoyIM is a Social & Communications product tagged with privacy, encryption, xmpp, jabber, irc, twitter.

Its standout features include Encrypted instant messaging, Support for XMPP/Jabber, IRC, Twitter, Tor integration, OMEMO encryption, OTR encryption, Metadata protection, and it shines with pros like Open source, Strong focus on privacy, End-to-end encryption, Prevents surveillance, Cross-platform.

Feature	Olvid	CoyIM
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Social & Communications

Product Overview

Olvid

Description: Olvid is an open-source, privacy-focused messaging app for iOS and Android. It provides end-to-end encrypted messaging using advanced cryptographic protocols to ensure messages remain confidential. Key features include contact discovery without disclosing phone numbers, Perfect Forward Secrecy, encrypted cloud backup, and encrypted group conversations.

CoyIM

Description: CoyIM is an open-source secure instant messenger client that focuses on privacy. It supports protocols like XMPP/Jabber, IRC, and Twitter, allowing encrypted communication. CoyIM secures metadata and prevents network surveillance.

Key Features Comparison

Olvid Features

• End-to-end encrypted messaging
• Contact discovery without disclosing phone numbers
• Perfect Forward Secrecy
• Encrypted cloud backup
• Encrypted group conversations

CoyIM Features

• Encrypted instant messaging
• Support for XMPP/Jabber, IRC, Twitter
• Tor integration
• OMEMO encryption
• OTR encryption
• Metadata protection

Pros & Cons Analysis

Olvid

Pros

• Strong encryption protects privacy
• Open source code can be audited
• Does not require a phone number to sign up
• Works across platforms (iOS, Android, web)

Cons

• Smaller user base than mainstream apps
• Voice/video calling not supported
• No desktop app, web access only
• Backups count against storage quota

CoyIM

Pros

• Open source
• Strong focus on privacy
• End-to-end encryption
• Prevents surveillance
• Cross-platform

Cons

• Limited userbase
• Steep learning curve
• Development seems stalled

Pricing Comparison

Olvid

• Freemium

CoyIM

• Open Source