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Jami

GNU's peer-to-peer messenger and video calling app that works without central servers.

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About Jami

Jami is a free-software communication app from the GNU Project, developed by Savoir-faire Linux. It is distributed: calls, messages and files go directly between devices, using a distributed network to find contacts, rather than through a company's servers. Creating an account needs no phone number or personal information, and several devices can share one account. It offers chat, voice and video calls, group conversations, screen sharing, video conferences hosted on your own devices, and can act as a SIP client for traditional phone systems. Everything is end-to-end encrypted, there are no ads, and there are no artificial limits on file size or bandwidth. It is licensed under the GPLv3 and is free. Apps run on Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Android TV and iPhone, and a web version is in preview. Peer-to-peer delivery can be unreliable when contacts are offline or behind restrictive networks, and the interface is less refined than commercial apps.

Best for: Free-software users who want serverless encrypted calls and chat.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Peer-to-peer, with no central servers
  • No personal information needed for an account
  • Free software with no limits or ads

Why people leave

  • Delivery can be unreliable when contacts are offline
  • Interface is less polished
  • Tiny user base

Top Jami alternatives

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  1. 1Briar logo
    Briar

    Another peer-to-peer messenger, focused on working through internet shutdowns.

    66.5
  2. 2Signal logo
    Signal

    Much more reliable everyday messaging and calls, with strong encryption.

    62.6
  3. 3Element logo
    Element

    Open and federated, with dependable delivery via servers you can host yourself.

    59.6
  4. 4Cwtch logo
    Cwtch

    Peer-to-peer over Tor for stronger metadata resistance.

    57.2

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Jami: common questions

Is Jami free?

Yes, Jami is free to use.

Is Jami open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at savoirfairelinux/jami-client-qt.

What platforms does Jami run on?

Jami is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Jami?

The highest-ranked Jami alternatives right now are Briar, Signal and Element. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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