Jami

What Jami does

Jami is a free/libre, end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer communication software originally launched in 2016 under the name Ring by Savoir-faire Linux Inc., a privately held Canadian corporation headquartered in Montréal, Québec, and rebranded to Jami in February 2019. The project operates as an official GNU package licensed under GNU GPLv3+ and is backed by the Free Software Foundation, receiving the FSF Free Software Awards Social Benefit Award in 2023. The underlying architecture is fully distributed, using OpenDHT for distributed hash table networking and an Ethereum-based JamiNS registry for name resolution; communications are secured by end-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy compliant with X.509, using TLS/SRTP at the transport layer.

The product portfolio centers on the Jami client (native applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, AndroidTV, and a Web client), the Jami Daemon core service, JAMS (Jami Account Management Server) for enterprise deployments, and an extensible plugin platform with TensorFlow/LiteRT support. Feature set spans instant messaging, audio/video calls, group chats, video conferencing with no third-party hosting, screen sharing, file transfer without size limits, multi-device account synchronization, and SIP client interoperability. The product is free at every tier with no usage restrictions, advertising, or paid upgrades.

The business model is community-led and open-source. There is no traditional sales motion; adoption is driven by press coverage, free software community channels, app store distribution, and organic social presence. Revenue, where it exists, comes from voluntary user donations (one-time and recurring via PayPal and credit card) and commercial support and professional services delivered by Savoir-faire Linux Inc. through jami.biz. The customer base is horizontal: privacy-conscious individuals as the primary persona, with secondary use cases in professional secure communications (legal, financial, healthcare, consulting) and the education sector. No external venture funding has been disclosed, and no M&A, leadership change, or restructuring activity is on record.

Name

Jami

Legal name

Savoir-faire Linux Inc.

Website

https://jami.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jami is a free, open-source peer-to-peer communication platform with end-to-end encryption, maintained by Savoir-faire Linux Inc. in Montréal under GNU GPLv3. It serves privacy-conscious individuals, professionals, and educators across desktop, mobile, and TV clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Jami is funded through voluntary donations from users. The website features a donation system with one-time and monthly recurring options via PayPal and credit card.
2. Commercial Support (Jami.biz): Savoir-faire Linux Inc. offers commercial support services for Jami via jami.biz, providing paid support options for enterprises and professionals requiring dedicated assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jami provides free/libre, end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer communication software supporting instant messaging, audio/video calls, group chats, video conferences, screen sharing, file transfers, and SIP interoperability across Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, AndroidTV, and Web. The software is distributed at no cost under GNU GPLv3, with commercial support and the JAMS enterprise server offered by Savoir-faire Linux Inc. via jami.biz.

Product overview

Jami is a free/libre peer-to-peer communication software suite centered around its core encrypted messenger platform. The product portfolio includes native clients across desktop and mobile platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Web), the JAMS server infrastructure for professional account management, the Jami daemon powering core functionality, and an extensible plugin ecosystem. The flagship Jami client offers instant messaging, audio/video calls, group chats, video conferences, screen sharing, and SIP client capability. Professional services are available through JAMS at jami.biz while the extension platform, highlighted by the TensorFlow extension, enables AI-capable additions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jami Free/libre, end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer communication software for messaging, audio/video calls, group chats, video conferences, screen sharing, and media streaming. Released under GNU GPLv3.
• Jami Client Native Jami applications available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux, AndroidTV, and Web. Multiple devices can be linked to a single Jami account.
• JAMS (Jami Account Management Server) Self-hosted server solution for organizations to manage Jami accounts, user administration, and account infrastructure. Available via jami.biz with professional services from Savoir-faire Linux Inc.
• Jami Extensions Platform Built-in extension platform enabling downloadable add-ons and new feature experiences for the Jami client, including AI/ML extensions.
• Jami Daemon Core background service that powers Jami's peer-to-peer communication capabilities, handling networking, encryption, protocol management, and platform integration.
• TensorFlow Extension for Jami Extension enabling TensorFlow/LiteRT integration for building AI-powered features on Jami. Supports Linux, Windows, and Android platforms using TensorFlow 2.1.0 with Docker images for building.
• Jami for Web Web-based client for accessing Jami services through a browser without installing native applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Free Software Foundation (FSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJami is an official GNU project backed by the Free Software Foundation. FSF provides institutional support, recognition, and advocacy for the project as part of the GNU ecosystem of free software.
• Savoir-faire Linux Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavoir-faire Linux Inc., headquartered in Montréal, Québec, is the lead developer and maintainer of the Jami project. The company provides core development resources, commercial support services (jami.biz), and organizational leadership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wire: Wire offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, video, and file sharing with both consumer and enterprise tiers. It is comparable to Jami in targeting professionals and regulated industries needing secure communications, with a stronger enterprise sales motion.
• Element (Matrix): Element is the commercial client for the Matrix open protocol, offering decentralized end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video. It directly competes with Jami in the federated/decentralized secure communications niche and shares the open-source, community-backed ethos.
• Threema: Threema is a Swiss-based end-to-end encrypted messenger with anonymous accounts and enterprise/on-prem deployment (Threema Work). It is a direct competitor to Jami in the privacy-focused, anonymity-supporting messenger category, particularly in DACH-region regulated markets.
• Briar: Briar is a peer-to-peer encrypted messaging app designed for activists and journalists, with offline communication via Bluetooth or Tor. It shares Jami's decentralized architecture, anonymity, and focus on high-risk users requiring privacy beyond mainstream apps.
• Signal: Signal is the most direct competitor to Jami: a free, end-to-end encrypted messaging and voice/video calling app focused on privacy. Both target privacy-conscious users seeking alternatives to mainstream messengers, though Signal uses centralized servers while Jami is fully peer-to-peer.
• Session: Session is a privacy-focused end-to-end encrypted messenger that routes messages through an onion network on a decentralized infrastructure. It competes with Jami in the privacy-conscious, anonymous-account segment without requiring phone numbers.

Broad incumbents

• Telegram: Telegram is a massively scaled messaging platform with optional end-to-end encryption (Secret Chats). It competes for the same messaging and group-communication use cases as Jami but with a centralized cloud architecture and a much larger user base.

Emerging players

• Rocket.Chat: Rocket.Chat is an open-source team communication platform offering self-hosted and cloud deployments with federation capabilities. It overlaps with Jami's enterprise/JAMS positioning for organizations wanting secure, self-managed communications.
• Linphone: Linphone is an open-source SIP client with end-to-end encryption for voice, video, and messaging across desktop and mobile. It overlaps with Jami's SIP interoperability and free-software positioning for users seeking VoIP alternatives to centralized services.
• Tox: Tox is an open-source, peer-to-peer encrypted messaging project built on a similar philosophy to Jami: no central servers, anonymous accounts, end-to-end encryption. It targets the same privacy-enthused FOSS community and competes directly for the technical/privacy niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JoinTheRing
• GitHubgit.jami.net/savoirfairelinux
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/jami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jami-social
• Instagraminstagram.com/jami_social
• Facebookfacebook.com/JamiCommunication

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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