Cross-posted from : https://lemmy.ml/post/16566616

Hi, I wanna know what is the most secure and best messaging app/platform… Need an app that is crossplatform and has a very good numbers of features and security. (And it has to be FLOSS) I thought about XMPP clients, Signal, Session, IRC clients… Propose and explain me your choice

  • foremanguy@lemmy.mlOP
    21·
    5 months ago

    In fact you could say that for now XMPP is the best in your opinion, but a bit technical?

    • mox@lemmy.sdf.org
      5·
      5 months ago

      No, I would not say that.

      I used XMPP in the past, but long-lived public server support is almost nonexistent these days, and proper setup/maintenance requires too much tech skill for the general public. Also, it lacks modern features that many people have come to expect. I would only suggest it for small groups, and only if you can run your own server and provide tech support.

      For my needs, Matrix is the best available today. It covers the things that I find most important, and is constantly improving.

      • poVoq@slrpnk.net
        5·
        5 months ago

        but long-lived public server support is almost nonexistent these days

        Uhm, that is untrue, especially compared to Matrix where multiple public servers recently had to shut down because of excessive server resource use.

        But yes, like in any healthy federation it is better to run your own XMPP server.