Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan · paid from $2.99/mo
- 3Encryption coveragemixed
- 4Maximum group size100 members
- 5Desktop appYes
- 6Voice and video callsYes
- 7Disappearing messagesYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: getsession.org
Overview
Session is ranked #3 of 43 in encrypted messaging apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/mo.
Session plans and pricing
All plansFree Free Encrypted messaging · attachments up to 10mb · no phone number required getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
Pro $2.99/mo From $2.99 USD/Month Messages up to 10,000 characters · unlimited pinned conversations · animated display pictures · badges getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on encrypted messaging apps
- Free plan
- Yesgetsession.org
- Paid from
- $2.99/mogetsession.org
- Encryption coverage
- mixedgetsession.org
- Maximum group size
- 100 membersgetsession.org
- Desktop app
- Yesgetsession.org
- Voice and video calls
- Yesgetsession.org
- Disappearing messages
- Yesgetsession.org
- Encrypted backups
- nonegetsession.org
Facts
- Product
- Session is a decentralized, end-to-end encrypted private messaging app.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Account signup
- Users can create an account without a phone number or email address.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Routing
- Session uses onion requests so no single server knows both a message’s origin and destination.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Messaging features
- Session supports disappearing messages and encrypted group chats.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Group limit
- A group chat supports up to 100 people.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Communities
- Communities are large public channels that are self-hosted and are not fully end-to-end encrypted.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Attachments
- Attachments can be up to 10MB, are encrypted on the device, and are stored through the Session File Server.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Calls
- Voice and video calls are beta features, use peer-to-peer networking, and can expose a user’s IP address to the call partner and an STF-operated STUN/TURN server.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Call limit
- Session currently supports one-to-one voice and video calls, not group calls.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Security audit
- Session’s desktop, Android, and iOS clients have been audited by Quarkslab.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Open source
- Session’s code is open source and can be independently audited.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Recovery limit
- Account recovery retrieves messages from the last 14 days, and contacts may be unrecoverable if all devices have been offline for more than 30 days.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The maker’s download page offers apps for Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and Linux.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users needing help to its support portal.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Notification integrations
- Mobile push notifications can use Firebase Cloud Messaging on Android and Apple Push Notification Service on iOS.getsession.org · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Switzerlandgetsession.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- getsession.org· checked 30 Sept 2026
- getsession.org/faq· checked 30 Sept 2026
- getsession.org/download· checked 30 Sept 2026
- getsession.org/pro· checked 30 Sept 2026