Molly alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Molly: android only, and updates trail official Signal releases. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Molly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Signal currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Molly alternative for a free option
SimpleX ChatNo identifiers and self-hostable relays for de-Googled setups.
Best Molly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SessionNo phone number at all, if Signal's registration is the concern.
Best Molly alternative for open source
ConversationsA battery-friendly XMPP client that doesn't rely on Google push either.
Best Molly alternative for self-hosting
SimpleX ChatNo identifiers and self-hostable relays for de-Googled setups.
Best Molly alternative for iPhone and Android
SignalThe official app, on every platform and updated first.
Molly alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Molly?
Signal ranks first right now. The official app, on every platform and updated first. Session and SimpleX Chat follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Molly?
Yes. Signal (free), Session (free plan + paid), SimpleX Chat (open source) and Conversations (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Molly?
Yes: Signal, Session, SimpleX Chat and Conversations. SimpleX Chat and Conversations can also be self-hosted.
Which Molly alternatives work on Linux?
Signal, Session and SimpleX Chat run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Molly?
The complaints we hear most: android only; updates trail official Signal releases; not in the Play Store, so installing takes extra steps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Molly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.