Messenger vs Monal
| Messenger | Monal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | macOS, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | default | mixed |
| Voice and video calls | Yes | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | end_to_end | — |
| Desktop app | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Messenger scores higher on our published basis.