Jami vs Keet
Jami
jami.net
Keet
keet.ioSide by side
| Figure | Jami | Keet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Secure Messaging Apps | 8.8 (#1) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 8.8 (#2) | 8.0 (#16) |
| Account privacy | Creating a Jami account requires no email address or phone number; account keys are stored on the user's device. | Keet does not require a phone number or email, and says it does not store personal information tied to an account. |
| File sharing | Users can exchange files and media directly between Jami peers. | Keet says users can transfer files of any size directly between devices without compression. |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Platforms | Official documentation lists GNU/Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Android TV and web access. | Keet's installation guide lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and GrapheneOS; the official download page provides desktop downloads and an Android APK. |
| Support | Jami directs users to its forum for questions and lists [email protected] as a contact address. | Keet directs users with issues opening the app or joining groups to [email protected] and offers community groups for help and feedback. |
Plans
In their own words
Jami
Jami is free/libre software for private messaging and calls, with end-to-end encrypted communications and peer-to-peer connections. It offers instant messaging, audio and video calls, group chats, and recorded audio and video messages. Users can hold video conferences and create rendezvous points without third-party hosting, as well as share files or screens and stream media. Jami says it does not require a server to relay data between users; it also states that communications use perfect forward secrecy and comply with the X.509 standard. One account can link multiple devices, and account creation does not require personal information. Jami can also function as a regular SIP client. Optional extensions include green screen, watermark, auto answer, local AI transcription, audio filter, and video segmentation. These extensions are unavailable to iOS users, and features vary by client. Platforms listed include Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, along with API and extension access. Jami also provides an OpenClaw channel plugin; bot accounts and API access are supported on desktop Linux, macOS, and Windows. The project is led by Savoir-faire Linux Inc. and supported by a global community of free software contributors.