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Messenger

Ch 206.3of 43 Encrypted Messaging Apps
  1. 1Runs onWeb, iOS, Android
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Encryption coveragedefault
  4. 4Voice and video callsYes
  5. 5Disappearing messagesYes
  6. 6Encrypted backupsend to end
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Overview

Messenger is ranked #20 of 43 in encrypted messaging apps on Specifiction. It runs on Web, iOS, Android.

Compared on encrypted messaging apps

Free plan
Yesmeta.com
Encryption coverage
defaultmeta.com
Voice and video calls
Yesmeta.com
Disappearing messages
Yesmeta.com
Encrypted backups
end_to_endmeta.com

Company

Founded
2011meta.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California, United Statesmeta.com · 28 Sept 2026

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