Best European alternatives to Telegram in 2026

Matrix is an open standard protocol for decentralized, encrypted real-time communication supporting instant messaging, VoIP, and IoT. It federates across independently hosted servers with no central control, and bridges multiple chat platforms.

Threema

Cybersecurity

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Threema is a privacy-focused encrypted messaging app that requires no phone number or email to register. It offers end-to-end encrypted chats, calls, and group messaging, storing minimal metadata and keeping user data off central servers.

Wire

Video Conferencing

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Wire is a secure messaging platform offering end-to-end encrypted chats, voice and video calls, and file sharing. It requires no phone number to sign up and supports multiple devices across desktop and mobile platforms.