Comparison
The private Tellonym alternative
Tellonym publishes your messages and answers on a public profile on their site. Whispr keeps your inbox private and lets you reply on your own socials — so the attention flows back to you, not to someone else’s platform.
Whispr vs Tellonym
| Feature | Whispr | Tellonym |
|---|---|---|
| Truly anonymous senders | ||
| Messages stay private (no public Q&A feed) | ||
| Reply on your own socials — you own the audience | — | |
| Open-source & auditable | AGPL | |
| No ads | — | |
| Printable share cards for your story | — | |
| Free | Free + Plus |
Comparison reflects publicly available information; Tellonym’s features and plans change — verify both before deciding.
Why people switch
On Tellonym, your received “tells” and answers live on a public profile on their site — you’re building their platform. Whispr keeps everything in your private inbox, and you answer on your own channels, so every bit of attention comes back to you.
Whispr is also open-source and ad-free, and turns the messages worth sharing into a printed share card made for your story.
FAQ
Is Whispr a good Tellonym alternative?
Yes, if you’d rather keep messages private and reply on your own channels than maintain a public Q&A profile on someone else’s site.
Does Whispr have a public feed?
No — received whisprs are private to you. Your public page is just the “send me a message” link.
Is it free?
Yes — free and ad-free.
Is it anonymous?
Yes — senders are anonymous to you, and it’s open-source so you can verify how it works.
Try the honest alternative
Claim your free Whispr link and swap it in wherever your Tellonym link lives.