Session

Session

The Session Technology Foundation
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About

A peer-to-peer private anonymous and secure messenger that works over Tor. It's also free and open source software which gives users the freedom of changing it and redistributing it under the terms of the GNU General Public License v3. Anonymous Messenger utilizes Tor for its anonymity network and data transport security using the onion v3 protocol and the ability to run onion services on any device and connect directly and anonymously without having to set up any servers, also it uses the signal protocol to encrypt all data before sending it over the Tor network directly to the intended receiver, which means we get two layers of end-to-end encryption without using any server or service. Instead of using HTTP Anonymous Messenger, uses its own transport protocol which is written for anonymity and simplicity. For example, when we send a message we encrypt it using the Signal protocol then we establish an onionV3 encrypted connection and send the encrypted message.

About

Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimizes sensitive metadata, designed and built for people who want absolute privacy and freedom from any form of surveillance. Session accounts are completely anonymous. No phone number or email required. Session doesn’t collect data, so there’s nothing to leak. Send messages through our onion routing network and leave no trace. Session’s code has nothing to hide. Anyone can view, audit, and contribute. With no central point of failure, it’s harder to shut Session down. Talk to your friends or talk to the world. You decide. Closed groups let you talk to up to 20 friends at once, with the same encrypted protection as one-on-one chats. Got a bigger crowd? Use an open group to connect with as many people as you want. Sometimes, a text just isn’t enough. Voice messages let you send something a little more personal, so nothing gets lost in translation.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Users that want a private anonymous and secure solution to send messages through Tor

Audience

Anyone who wants an encrypted messaging app that works on all platforms, no phone number required

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • ✅ Language of description ✅ FOSS code ✅ Android only ✅ v3 tor bundled=no metadata ✅ Reliable without servers ✅ 3gb file transfer-adjustable ✅ Country code configs ✅ Bridge support/requests ✅ Unknown contact blocking ✅ Proxy support ✅ Default 24hr message deletion ✅ Pin 📌message feature ✅ Horizontal swipe deletion ✅ Signal encryption ✅ Screen protect ✅ Unknown/strict exclude ✅ Amoled theme ✅ QR code address exchange ✅ Key verification ✅ Onion address ✅ Encrypted notepad ✅ Security log ✅ Security tips ✅ Cache clear/tor restart ✅ Encrypted tor calls ✅ Encrypted memos ✅ Allow receiving files ✅ "On device" encryption ✅ Allow calls ✅ f-droid repo transferable ✅ Nothing I dislike about the app ✅ Tor relays visible at bottom

Cons

  • ❌ Developer is rude & has a galactic ego (like me😌) ❌✅ Developer has paused, but this could be a pro. (i've had no problems)

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I found session 2 years ago when it was just put out and was in love, no sign up or logs, top notch encryption and u can dump and create new accounts as quick and easy as pushing a button. Session is the future.
  • The range of features and the actual current demonstrated capabilities and omissions are grand. Open source is critically important and their protocol is based upon tried and true protocols from safe developers. It's a shame you can't trust their situation as an entity - as all of this can become irrelevant immediately in the blink of an eye under a number of plausible - likely, even - scenarios. This weakness must be addressed.
  • Free and open source. End-to-end encrypted messenger. Decentralized. Doesn't require phone number or email. No meta data tracking.
  • Decentralized. E2e encrypted. No email or number required. P2p v.soon. Faster than tor. Easy interface.

Cons

  • It was buggy, but they were working on it. I also noticed something, called sentinel? A file that someone was trying to send me, in the past I've ran into it and believe it's a form of spyware, probably just the person I was chatting with, but idk...
  • You won't find privacy from apps developed in Australia or by Australians. Period. This is very suspicious and what is secure today may be very quickly made insecure and revelatory retrospectively in one quick patch. Do not trust any company at the mercy of Australian lawmakers. Because even they have no say over the matter if push comes to shove.
  • Not really a con of the app but Session is not really popular.
  • Design is not so cool as compare to signal or others.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Anonymous Messenger
anonymousmessenger.ly/

Company Information

The Session Technology Foundation
Switzerland
getsession.org

Alternatives

Session

Session

The Session Technology Foundation

Alternatives

Cwtch

Cwtch

Open Privacy Research Society
Cwtch

Cwtch

Open Privacy Research Society
iCanText

iCanText

Say See Show
LINE

LINE

Naver

Categories

Categories

Messaging Supported
Team Chat Supported

Messaging Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Supported
File Sharing Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Not Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Not Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Team Chat Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Supported
File Sharing Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Not Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Not Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Integrations

Tor Browser Supported

Integrations

Tor Browser Not Supported
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