Monal alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Monal: apple devices only, and needs an XMPP account from a provider you choose. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Monal, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Conversations currently ranks first.
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Best Monal alternative for most people
ConversationsThe leading XMPP client on Android, for mixed-platform groups.
Best Monal alternative for open source
SignalA widely used encrypted messenger that needs no server choice.
Best Monal alternative for self-hosting
ConversationsThe leading XMPP client on Android, for mixed-platform groups.
Best Monal alternative for Mac
Apple Messages (iMessage)Apple's built-in app is simpler if your contacts are all on Apple devices.
Best Monal alternative for iPhone and Android
SignalA widely used encrypted messenger that needs no server choice.
Monal alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Monal?
Conversations ranks first right now. The leading XMPP client on Android, for mixed-platform groups. Gajim and Apple Messages (iMessage) follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Monal?
Yes. Conversations (open source), Gajim (free), Apple Messages (iMessage) (free) and Signal (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Monal?
Yes: Conversations, Gajim and Signal. Conversations can also be self-hosted.
Which Monal alternatives work on Linux?
Gajim and Signal run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Monal?
The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; needs an XMPP account from a provider you choose; small developer team.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Monal, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.