Olvid key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Olvid SAS
- Headquarters
- France (FR)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Data hosting
- France
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- CSPN (ANSSI)
- Replaces
- WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram
About Olvid
Olvid is a French-developed instant messaging platform designed with a "zero-knowledge" architecture. Unlike most competitors, it does not rely on a central directory or phone numbers to facilitate connections. Instead, it uses cryptographic protocols to establish trust directly between users, ensuring that no metadata (who talks to whom) is available to the service provider. The service emphasizes digital sovereignty and privacy, having earned the CSPN certification from ANSSI. It operates on a freemium model where basic messaging is free, while advanced features or enterprise-grade options support the company’s operations. It is available across all major mobile and desktop platforms.
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