Status

Decentralised open-source messenger combined with a self-custodial crypto wallet and browser.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Status

Status is a privacy-oriented messenger bundled with a crypto wallet and web3 browser. Chats run over a peer-to-peer network rather than a company's servers, accounts are based on cryptographic keys rather than phone numbers, and messages are end-to-end encrypted. Community servers are powered by members running the Status desktop app, and holders of the project's SNT token can vote on development. The wallet lets you send, swap and bridge tokens on several chains while keeping your own keys. Status is free and open source with no ads, no paid tier and no artificial limits. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. It mainly appeals to people already involved in crypto; if you only want private messaging, the wallet features add complexity and the peer-to-peer design can make delivery slower than mainstream apps.

Best for: Crypto users who want private chat and a self-custody wallet in one app.

What works

Peer-to-peer messaging without phone numbers
Built-in self-custodial crypto wallet
Free and open source, with no ads

Why people leave

Wallet features add complexity for chat-only users
Small user base outside crypto circles
Delivery can be slower than server-based apps

Top Status alternatives

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1
Session
Also needs no phone number, with onion routing and a simpler chat-only app.
66.5
2
SimpleX Chat
Chat-only privacy without crypto features or tokens.
62.6
3
Telegram
Large communities and built-in crypto wallet features on a mainstream app.
59.6
4
Signal
The simplest strong-privacy messenger if you don't need a wallet.
57.2

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Status: common questions

Is Status free?

Yes, Status is free to use.

Is Status open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at status-im/status-app.

What platforms does Status run on?

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

What are the best alternatives to Status?

The highest-ranked Status alternatives right now are Session, SimpleX Chat and Telegram. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Status facts

4 of 4 verified

License: MPL-2.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MPL-2.0 (Mozilla Public License 2.0).”
Price: Free, no paid tier; Checked Oct 25, 2026status.app(opens source in a new tab); “Free and ad-free No ads. No paid tier. No imposed limits.”
Network: Peer-to-peer; Checked Oct 25, 2026status.app(opens source in a new tab); “Permissionless Nobody can stop you chatting with your friends because nobody controls Status' p2p network.”
Wallet: Self-custodial; Checked Oct 25, 2026status.app(opens source in a new tab); “Secure Self-custodial keys safeguard your wallets and messages via elliptic curve cryptography.”