When comparing SecureChat vs Echofin, the Slant community recommends Echofin for most people. In the question“What is the best team chat software?” Echofin is ranked 21st while SecureChat is ranked 22nd.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Threads to organize conversations
Supports threads to organise conversations into topics.
Pro Expiring messages
Channels can be configured to have expiring messages that get automatically deleted after a pre-defined time.
Pro Guaranteed delete
Ensures messages are fully deleted and removed from backup.
Pro Servers 100% hosted in Switzerland
Protected by Swiss data privacy - some of the highest data privacy laws in the world.
Pro Encryption
Strong end-to-end encryption of messages and files.
Pro Drag and drop files
Drag and drop documents, photos, videos into the chat.
Pro Integrates with other tools
Built in integrations for Zendesk, Trello, Github, SupportBee, etc.
Pro Beautiful UI
Pro Powerful financial widgets
In-app widgets, such as an economic event calendar and news feed, are available.
Pro HD video streaming
Pro Mobile, web and desktop apps
Pro Ability to add pay-to-access content
You can host pay-to-access webinars.
Pro Integrated billing solution
Pro Screen sharing
Pro Chat software specifically for trading teams
Pro Talking twitter widget
Pro Admins have full moderation and user control
Pro Third-party integrations
For example, you can integrate the app with your MT4 web client.
Cons
Con Non-free / Propritary Software
The code base isn't free/libre and cannot be self-hosted, therefore there is no proof that encryption or "guaranteed delete", actually work. There is no reason to think this application is secure.