What is ShMessenger?
shMessenger is an open-source messenger app for Android that focuses on privacy and security. It offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice calls, video calls, group chats, media sharing, stickers, and more features you would expect from a messaging app.
What sets shMessenger apart is its strong stance on privacy and security. It does not require any personal user data to function. Messages, calls, and files shared on shMessenger utilize end-to-end encryption so that no third parties, including the app developers themselves, can access the content. User metadata is also minimized. shMessenger is designed to leave no trace.
Some key features of shMessenger include:
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls
- Open source development for maximum transparency
- No accounts, emails or phone numbers required
- Group messaging with up to 100 participants
- Media sharing, stickers and GIF support
- Works reliably over both WiFi and mobile data
- Free to download and use with no ads or paid tiers
With its focus on privacy and encryption combined with a robust feature set, shMessenger aims to be an excellent alternative messaging app for those who value security.
WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, Whereby, Trillian, Zulip, Empathy, Telegram X, Linphone, Conversations, Gajim are some alternatives to ShMessenger.