Cheogram

Spec sheet

What it does

Cheogram describes itself as a set of services connecting open communication networks so users can reach contacts from one app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Purpose

Cheogram is a set of services that connect open communication networks so people can reach contacts from one app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Intended users

The app is especially focused on users who want to contact people on other networks, such as through SMS-enabled phone numbers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Privacy

The privacy policy says the app does not upload data to its developers except crash data; messages, chosen profile pictures, in-app contacts, and OMEMO public keys may go to the user's Jabber service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Support

The site directs users to discussion on the web, Lemmy, or Reddit.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Headquarters

Kitchener, Ontario, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · cheogram.com

Account requirement

Cheogram Android requires an account with a Jabber service, which users can operate themselves or obtain from another provider.Read 7 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org

Chat widgets

Cheogram supports webxdc widgets in chats, which the FAQ says cannot send data to the Internet or download anything.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Connection security

The FAQ says Cheogram uses strict TLS by default and can display DNSSEC and DANE status for the Jabber service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Encryption

When enabled, OMEMO provides end-to-end encryption for contacts and group chats, and the FAQ says attachments and their metadata are encrypted too.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Funding

The FAQ says some development and hosting are sponsored by MBOA, the creators of JMP, and that the app is also sold in Google Play and accepts developer sponsorships through Liberapay.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Gateway data

The privacy policy says interactions through an opted-in gateway go to that gateway provider, which may receive phone numbers for gateway contacts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Gateway focus

The app is optimized for gateways to other networks, including gateways operated by Cheogram or built with Slidge.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Limitations

The FAQ says a first-party web client is in progress and links to an early, unfinished demo.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Messaging features

The FAQ says the app supports attachments, private groups, channels, multi-account use, multi-device use, and audio/video calls when the contact supports calls.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Messaging network

The Android app is a Jabber client using XMPP and is designed to work with gateways to other networks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Other network bridges

The site lists email and SIP as network connection demos; the SMTP bridge says it is under heavy development and alpha testing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · smtp.cheogram.com

Other network demos

The site lists email and SIP as demos, and says connections to other networks are still being worked on.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Privacy limitation

If a user opts in to a gateway, interactions with gateway contacts are sent to that gateway provider.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Push notification privacy

Cheogram says its push notifications do not expose Jabber IDs, IP addresses, or message content to systems involved in delivery.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

SMS gateway tools

Cheogram supports XMPP gateway features including phone-number contact creation and delivery receipts for messages sent through gateways.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Telephone gateways

The site lists JMP.chat, Vonage, and Twilio as pluggable telephone network routes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Telephone routes

The site lists JMP.chat, Vonage, and Twilio as examples of pluggable telephone routes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

Transport security

The app uses strict TLS by default, and it can display DNSSEC and DANE status for a service provider.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cheogram.com

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