Session Desktop

Overview

Session Desktop is a messaging program, available on macOS and Linux.

Features described in its Flathub listing: end-to-end encryption, attachments and sync across devices.

Overview written by LicitPro from the documentation published by the authors and the cited sources; we have not tried the resource ourselves.

At a glance

Session Desktop is completely free: it is open source software, and every feature is available without paying or subscribing.

Its licence (GPL-3.0) is a copyleft open source licence: you may use, study, modify and redistribute it, including commercially; modified versions must keep the same licence.

About

Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely anonymous. No one ever knows who you’re talking to, what you’re saying, or even your IP address. Fully anonymous account creation: No phone number or email needed to create a Account ID Decentralised server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data Groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections Multi-device syncing: One Account ID for your phone and computer Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself Session is free as in free speech, free as in free beer, and free of ads and trackers. Session is built and maintained by the Swiss based Session Technology Foundation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session.

Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)