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Session

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Communication & Collaboration
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Send Messages, Not Metadata.

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Overview

Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that protects your private data through a decentralized app designed and operated by a global community of privacy experts. It enables secure private messaging without requiring phone numbers or email, with conversations protected by onion-routed paths and open-source code that anyone can audit.

Features

13 features across 6 categories

Architecture(1)

Decentralized Network

Thousands of nodes run by a global community. Session is by the people, for the people.

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Customization(1)

Custom Theme

Users can choose a custom theme for their messaging experience.

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Messaging(3)

Community Chats

Community chats supporting 100+ members for larger group communication.

Disappearing Messages

Messages can disappear automatically for enhanced privacy.

Group Chats

Secure group chats for catching up with close friends or organizing events.

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Platform(1)

Multi-Platform Support

Available on Android, iPhone, and Desktop platforms.

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Privacy(4)

No Data Collection

Session doesn't collect your private data, so there's nothing to leak.

No Phone Numbers Required

Keep your identity private with Account IDs. No phone number or email required to sign up.

No Trackers

Your data is never collected, never tracked, and never sold to third parties.

Open Source

Anyone can view, audit, and contribute to Session's code.

Also in: RescueTime, Google Ads, 1Password

Security(3)

Encryption Key Management

You are in control of managing your own encryption keys.

End-to-End Encryption

Only you and the person you are speaking to can ever see your messages.

Onion-Routed Paths

Onion-routed paths protect your conversations from hackers and eavesdroppers.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Session. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Session alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 13 features.

Buy Session

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Session saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 13 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.