Ad-free & private
Orbi uses as little personal data as possible and avoids
ad-driven product choices, tracking, and targeting.
An ad-free experience, with end-to-end encrypted messaging.
Orbi - Chat & Events
Practical Media,
Not Social
A place to talk, plan, and connect — everything you need, without distractions.
Orbi sits in the space between traditional chat apps and social media. It gives you the familiar chat experience, while adding practical tools like events and birthdays, with more on the way.
Our mission is to offer practical communication tools that respect your attention and keep your data safe.
Built by a small Danish startup creating a calmer, privacy-first European alternative.
Why Orbi?
Let's keep communication simple
Orbi is built around a few core principles:
Independent European tech
Choosing Orbi means supporting a small Danish startup building communication tools rooted in European values, privacy standards, and digital independence.
Not another attention platform
Orbi is not built to maximize screen time. No algorithmic feeds, no endless scrolling, and no design patterns made to compete for your attention.
Features
Feature explained
Chat like you're used to
Effortless Messaging
Send encrypted one-to-one and group messages with reactions,
pins, voice messages, photos, files, and more.
Dedicated Event Chats
Create group chats for your events to keep
conversations, photos, and updates in one place.
Your event hub
- Remind guests to respond Never wonder who's coming. Send gentle reminders to guests who haven't responded yet.
- Invite groups & reuse guest lists Quickly invite entire chat groups or reuse guest lists from past events to save time.
- Auto-sync with your device calendar Keep your schedule organized by automatically syncing events to your device's calendar.
Never miss a birthday
See who is celebrating right on your profile page and get a gentle reminder when it's time to reach out. Orbi keeps birthdays visible, personal, and easy to act on.
Find the right chats faster
Create tags for work, clubs, teams, friend groups, and everything in between. Filter the chats page by what matters right now, so conversations stay easy to find.
Recover encrypted chats
If you lose your phone, log out, or switch to a new device, your backup PIN helps you restore your account and access encrypted chats.
Friend-based connections
People can't contact you directly unless you're friends. Send or accept a request first, then message safely with people you choose to connect with.
Light or dark, your choice
Switch between light and dark mode whenever you like. Orbi keeps chats, events, and comments readable in whichever look feels best.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Orbi?
Orbi is a private chat and event app built for staying in touch without the clutter. You can message friends, plan events, share updates, and keep the practical parts of your social life in one place.
How is Orbi different from other chat apps?
Orbi is not just a chat app. It is a European, Danish-built communication platform with practical tools like events and birthdays already included, and more practical communication tools coming in the future.
How is Orbi different from social media?
Orbi is not built around feeds, followers, algorithms, or endless scrolling. It is made for direct communication: talking with people you choose, planning things together, and staying connected without distractions.
Who can message me on Orbi?
You decide who can reach you. Only people you connect with can message you directly. If you are added to a group chat, people in that group can message you there.
Is Orbi free to use?
Yes. Orbi is completely free to use.
Is Orbi private?
Orbi uses as little personal data as possible, does not depend on ads, and does not use your personal data for advertising or targeting. Your data is used to run and improve the app, not to sell ads.
Does Orbi use end-to-end encryption?
Yes. Orbi supports end-to-end encrypted chats when encryption is enabled during chat creation.
How do events work in Orbi?
Events give plans their own place outside messy chat threads. You can create an event, invite friends, add details like time and location, track who is going, and keep event updates easy to find.
Can I invite people who are not on Orbi yet?
Yes. You can invite people to events by SMS, even if they are not on Orbi yet. This makes it easier to plan with everyone, not only people already using the app.
What happens if I lose access to my account?
Orbi uses a 6-digit Backup PIN to help you restore access to your account and encrypted chats on a new device.
Who is behind Orbi?
Orbi is built by a small Danish startup. Our core backend is hosted in Frankfurt, Germany.
Contact us
hello@orbichat.io
A small startup from Denmark building a calmer way to chat and plan together.