Private Alternative
Best Signal Alternative for Privacy
A Signal alternative that needs no phone number
Signal is a great encrypted messenger, but it requires a phone number to register — linking your identity to your messages. zkChat provides the same strong encryption with zero identity requirements.
Why Switch from Signal?
Signal requires your phone number, zkChat requires nothing
Signal stores messages on your device, zkChat is ephemeral
Signal needs an app install, zkChat runs in any browser
Signal creates a persistent identity, zkChat uses random personas
Where Signal Still Wins
- -Signal is better for persistent conversations with known contacts
- -Signal supports voice and video calls
- -Signal has a larger user base for everyday messaging
What zkChat Offers Instead
No phone number or identity required
Ephemeral rooms that self-destruct
Browser-based — no app to install
One-time self-destructing messages
Zero metadata collection
Ready to Switch?
No signup, no phone number, no app to install. Start using zkChat in seconds.