Comparison

Not just private.
Better in every way.

Relay is the only encrypted messenger that decentralizes, pays users, and uses ICP as its backbone.

Feature Relay Signal Session Threema Telegram
E2E Encrypted
No phone number
Decentralized
Mesh network
Earn rewards
Audio calls
Video calls
ICP blockchain
Open source protocol

* Based on publicly available information. Telegram E2E is limited to Secret Chats only.