Why we built Cloak
We were tired of choosing between privacy and the features we actually use.
We wanted to hang out with friends, share files, hop on video calls, and manage communities, all without handing our conversations over to platforms that collect, scan, and monetize them. The private options felt stripped down. The feature-rich ones didn't care about privacy. Nothing fit.
So the two of us started building Cloak: a platform with the features we loved, built on zero-knowledge architecture from day one. The server only ever sees encrypted data. We can't read your messages, and we never will.
Your conversations are yours. That's not a feature; it's the whole point.
Why Cloak?
You shouldn't have to choose between privacy and features
Most platforms make you pick one or the other. Cloak was built so you don't have to.
THE PRIVATE APPS
Private, but limited
Apps like Signal get encryption right, but stop there. No servers, no roles, no screen sharing, no file management. A private messaging app shouldn’t mean giving up the features you rely on.
- End-to-end encryption
- Rooms & servers
- Roles & permissions
- File management
- Video & screen sharing
- Message reactions
THE BIG PLATFORMS
Feature-rich, but exposed
Platforms like Discord have everything you need: rooms, roles, video, bots. But your messages aren’t encrypted. Your data is collected, scanned, and monetized. That’s why people search for a secure Discord alternative.
- End-to-end encryption
- Rooms & servers
- Roles & permissions
- File management
- Video & screen sharing
- Message reactions
BOTH
Cloak Chat
The best of both worlds: zero-knowledge encryption on top of a full-featured chat experience. Encrypted messaging, video calls, rooms, roles, and file sharing. The private chat app with no compromises.
- End-to-end encryption
- Rooms & servers
- Roles & permissions
- File management
- Video & screen sharing
- Message reactions
Privacy made simple
A private chat app for everyone, not just security experts
You shouldn't need a computer science degree to have a private conversation. Cloak Chat is the messaging app that keeps your data safe without making you jump through hoops. It's a Discord alternative built for people who simply want to chat without being watched.
A chat app that doesn’t spy on you
Cloak Chat is a private messaging app where your conversations stay between you and the people you’re talking to. No scanning, no data mining, no ads based on what you said.
Encryption you don’t have to think about
Every message, every call, every file is automatically encrypted before it leaves your device. You don’t need to flip a switch or understand cryptography. It just works.
Video calls nobody else can listen to
Cloak Chat encrypts every frame of your video and voice calls. Not even our servers can see or hear what’s happening. It’s the encrypted video call app you’ve been looking for.
Your files, your rules
Share documents, images, and files through an encrypted vault. Control exactly who can access each file, and revoke access anytime. Your private files stay private.
Who's behind Cloak
A small company with nothing to sell but the product.
Cloak is built and operated by Cloak Software LLC, a small independent team based in the United States. We're funded by subscriptions, not by advertising or data, which means our only customer is you, and our only incentive is to keep your conversations private.
No investors pushing for engagement metrics. No ad network asking what you talked about. Just software that does what it says.
CLOAK SOFTWARE LLC · ADMIN@CLOAK.CHAT
What we can't see
Message content
Encrypted on your device with the Signal Protocol and AES-256-GCM before it reaches the network. Our servers store and relay ciphertext.
Voice & video calls
Every frame is end-to-end encrypted with WebRTC Insertable Streams. There is no listening point on our side to tap.
Files in your vault
Chunked and encrypted client-side before upload. The keys never leave your devices, so neither can the contents.
Your encryption keys
Generated and stored locally, protected by your operating system’s keychain. We never hold a copy. By design, not by policy.
Continue exploring
There's more to discover
Your server. Your keys. Your conversation.
Download Cloak, create your account in the app, and bring your community somewhere it can speak freely.
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