Moving from One-Time Secret to AChat
A one-time link for a secret, with an expiry and an optional passphrase. Choose One-Time Secret for a password that should vanish after one read. Choose AChat if you need to send more than one thing, or the other side needs to reply.
Last checked 2026-11-07. The full comparison is on AChat and One-Time Secret.
How to move across
- Open AChat on the machine that has what you need and choose Create room. No account or phone number.
- Set a password if the room shouldn't be open to anyone with the link (passwords and encryption).
- Send your message or file, then open the room's link on the other machine and take it (file sharing).
- Delete what you sent, or let it expire (anonymous rooms). The room stays open for replies until then.
How they differ
| Feature | AChat | One-Time Secret |
|---|---|---|
| No account needed | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Send both text and files | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Protect it with a password | Yes | Yes (their page) |
| The other side can reply | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
Messages in an anonymous room are deleted after a set number of days, unless someone with an account keeps the room. In a room with no password, anyone with the link can read them. Anonymous here means no account, not invisible.
What they charge
| Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals and teams | Free | their page |
AChat's plans are on the pricing page.
Check it yourself: One-Time Secret website.