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Session

Anonymous messaging for journalists, activists, and privacy-conscious users

Datenschutz‑Score 88 Kostenlos Technisches Niveau: Fortgeschritten Empfohlen
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Session ist eine Messaging-App, die keine Telefonnummer oder E-Mail-Adresse benötigt. Sie verwendet Zwiebel-Routing, um Ihre Privatsphäre zu schützen und Ihre Identität anonym zu halten.

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Android iOS Windows Mac Linux

Für wen ist das?

✓ Gut für Sie, wenn:

  • • You need strong anonymity and protection
  • • You don't want to share your phone number
  • • You're a journalist or activist in a high-risk environment
  • • You want messaging without central servers
  • • You prioritize privacy over convenience

⚠ Überlegen Sie zweimal, wenn:

  • • You need video calling (Session only supports voice snippets)
  • • You want the fastest message delivery (onion routing adds latency)
  • • You need to message people who only use mainstream apps
  • • You're not comfortable backing up your Session ID for recovery
  • • You prefer apps with larger user bases

Überblick

Session is a privacy-focused messaging application that provides end-to-end encryption

without requiring phone numbers or email addresses. The service uses the Signal Protocol for encryption and operates on a decentralized network using the Oxen Service Node network. Session generates anonymous IDs for users, providing strong anonymity without requiring personal information. The service does not collect user data, does not track users, and does not store message content on centralized servers. Session includes features like group messaging, file sharing, voice messages, and disappearing messages. The application is open source and can be self-hosted. Session is free to use and is developed by the Oxen Project. The service emphasizes anonymity and privacy, making it suitable for users who want to communicate without revealing their identity.

Wichtigster Datenschutzpunkt

End-to-end encrypted messaging without phone numbers.

network, no , anonymous IDs. Strong privacy and anonymity.

Kurzinfos

Land:
Schweiz (Session Technology Foundation)
Preis:
Kostenlos
Plattform:
Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux
Technisches Niveau:
Fortgeschritten
:
Yes
:
Minimale Telemetrie
:
No
:
No
:
Yes

Wichtige Funktionen

  • ["Verschlüsselte Nachrichten", "Zwiebel-Routing für Anonymität", "Keine Telefonnummer oder E-Mail erforderlich", "Gruppenchats", "Sprachausschnitte und Dateifreigabe", "Funktioniert auf Telefonen und Computern"]
Sicherheit & Verschlüsselung Click to expand
Yes
Verschlüsselungsprotokolle
Nicht angegeben
keys are stored locally on devices. Session uses a modified version of the Signal Protocol with additional anonymity features. Keys are managed locally and never transmitted to servers in plaintext.
Offline nutzbar
No
Telemetrie & Tracking Click to expand
Minimale Telemetrie
No
Session does not collect data. The service does not track users, collect usage statistics, or monitor message activity. Session does not log IP addresses and does not use or tools. The application is designed for maximum privacy and anonymity with no . Session operates on a network, reducing the ability to track users.
Rechtsraum & Compliance Click to expand
Session is developed by the Oxen Project. The service operates on a decentralized network, so there is no central data residency. Session does not retain message content on servers, so there is minimal data residency concern. The service operates under various jurisdictions depending on the network nodes used.
Session does not retain message content on servers. Messages are delivered through the network and are not stored centrally. The service does not retain user data, message content, or . Session does not log IP addresses. Users can delete their accounts and all associated data at any time. The service operates on a network with minimal .
Rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen
DSGVO, CCPA (sofern zutreffend)
Einnahmequellen
Donations, Grants
Redaktionelle Hinweise Click to expand
88
Vertrauens‑Score
88
Aufschlüsselung (0–10)
Verschlüsselung: 95, Audits: 80, Open Source: 90, Telemetrie: 100, Rechtsraum: 100, Transparenz: 85, Tracker: 100
Redaktionelle Notizen
Usability: 85, Performance: 80, Family friendly: 85
Nutzererlebnis Click to expand
Anforderungen bei der Anmeldung
none
Einstiegsschwierigkeit (1–5)
2
Barrierefreiheits‑Funktionen
Unterstützung für Bildschirmleser, verfügbar in über 70 Sprachen
Backup & Portabilität Click to expand
Yes
Migrationswerkzeuge
Session unterstützt den Datenexport für Backups
Session ID-based recovery

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