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    Ginlo

    Secure messenger for businesses.

    DEGermany·Founded 2020
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    Germany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    Ginlo key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    ginlo.net GmbH (inferred from ginlo.net)
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2020
    Data hosting
    Germany
    Infrastructure
    Germany-based hosting (specific provider null)
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    WhatsApp Business, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Threema Work, Signal, Signal Business, WhatsApp, Telegram Business

    About Ginlo

    ginlo is a secure messaging platform 'Made in Germany,' specifically designed to facilitate the confidential exchange of information for both corporate and private users. It was founded by Karsten Schramm, the creator of GMX, with a focus on delivering a user-friendly and cost-effective alternative to complex legacy secure communication tools. The platform offers specialized versions: ginlo2 Business for professional organizational use and a consumer version for private individuals. The service emphasizes strict data protection, with all data hosted exclusively in German data centers to ensure full GDPR compliance. Its architecture supports cross-platform functionality, allowing users to sync messages across smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Security is the core pillar of the product, protecting users against phishing, spam, and unauthorized data access through integrated encryption and identity verification features.

    Alternative to

    WhatsApp BusinessSlackMicrosoft TeamsThreema WorkSignalSignal BusinessWhatsAppTelegram Business

    Target Segments

    SMBEnterprisePublic SectorNonprofit / NGO

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Germany-based hosting (specific provider null)

    Key Features

    Encrypted messaging
    Contact management
    Multi-device synchronization (up to 10 devices)
    User administration for organizations
    Representative management features
    Identity theft protection
    Backup and data protection features

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