GrapheneLover

Yes, you can host your own server with xmpp.
Conversations it's great, but i would like to choose my own algorithm rather Omemo.
Libre Threema is an option because don't enforce you to register a mobile number.
Matrix is an alternative too, justo avoid whatsapp and telegram.

Interesting topic.

    Icecube Yes, have been hosting my own XMPP server for more than 10 years now. XMPP is the way to go and would be a great choice if more people were willing to use it. Used OTR for many years then decided to go with OMEMO lately, it's a good option and has been tested by a lot of researchers.

      Javcek I use session, been great so far, my friends don't complain and neither do i. Nice looking, rare bugs, secure.

        I think I'll check out Matrix. Does it use google push for messaging or does it have its own implementation?

          Tuba I also used Session but my wife on IOS had a problem sending photos. We gave up on it.

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            Javcek Matrix is "an open network for secure, decentralized communication", not an app. Every Matrix-compatible app can use any notification system, including Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) by Google or Its own.

              GrapheneLover
              The problem is that XMPP isn't really user friendly at all at a level where normies would ever consider using it. Conversations doesn't have a desktop app, for example.

                wuseman Conversations doesn't have a desktop app, for example.

                You can use dino instead.

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                  There are not vulnerabilities, there are features suited for governments.
                  All apps has vulnerabilities, In terms of security nothing is perfect, It is more interesting for an attacker to waste time looking for bugs in widely distributed applications than in a minority one.

                  Icecube
                  The average user is never going to use Dino on their desktop and Conversations on their phone. Most other clients are the same on both.

                    Javcek Session is pretty decent but has some bugs. I use it occasionally but the biggest issue for any secure messaging platform is if I only have one or two contacts on it and everyone else I talk with can't be bothered to use it, there's little value. I use signal, session and even whatsapp, they have their own strengths and weaknesses but are all far superior to sms.
                    I like signal, it has a larger user base, a low barrier for entry and despite a lot of concern about having to provide a phone number, is quite secure.