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The matrix of capabilities of modern messengers with an emphasis on security

Hi,% Username%!

I decided to make a table of the features of modern instant messengers with an eye on security and the threshold of entry. Perhaps someone will help make the choice of a suitable tool for communication.
About what I did - under the cut.
Features / MessengerEnd-to-end encryptionEncrypted groupingDesktop client with encryptionEncrypted voice callsNeed a serverId
TelegramYes, you need to separately create a secure chat.To the server (Durov can read)CutegramNotYesTel. number, nickname
SignalalYes (mobile only)Yes (mobile only)not yetYesYesTel. number
ToxYesYes (desktop only yet)YesYes + groupNotPublic key, you need a different on each instance
WhatsappIt seems like yes (Android only)NotHttps?YesTel. number
SkypeNo, the FSB has accessNotTo serverNotYesLogin
ViberNo, the FSB has accessNotTo server?YesTel. number
Jabber + otr (Pidgin, ChatSecure)YesNotYesNotYesLogin
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UPD
Here is another good comparison sign.

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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/271465/


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