[akerl_]

I gave you the answer that exists: I'm not aware of any existing or likely-to-exist secure messaging solution that would be a viable recommendation.

The available open-source options come nowhere close to the messaging security that Signal/Whatsapp provide. So you're left with either "find a way to access Signal after they pull out of whatever region has criminalized them operating with a backdoor on comms" or "pick any option that doesn't actually have strong messaging security".

[johnisgood]

> messaging security

> WhatsApp

Eh?

There are alternatives, try Ricochet (Refresh) or Cwtch.

[akerl_]

I stand by what I said.

[johnisgood]

I mean... why?

[closewith]

Not the GP, but most of us want to communicate with other people, which means SMS or WhatsApp. No point have perfect one-time-pad encryption and no one to share pads with.