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Signal

Fast, simple & secure messaging. Privacy that fits in your pocket.

Some of the top features or benefits of Signal are: End-to-End Encryption, Open Source, User Privacy, Cross-Platform Availability, and Multi-purpose Usage. You can visit the info page to learn more.

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Signal Alternatives & Competitors

The best Signal alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
Filter: 12 Open-Source Alternatives.

  1. 431

    Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.

    Key Telegram features:

    Privacy and Security Multi-Platform Support Cloud Storage Large Group Chats

    Open Source

    /telegram-alternatives
  2. 307

    Secure messaging app with strong end-to-end encryption, advanced group chat privacy settings, secure video calls for teams, encrypted communication using Matrix open network. Riot.im is now Element.

    Key Element.io features:

    Open Source Privacy and Security Interoperability Rich Feature Set

    Open Source free

    /element-io-alternatives
  3. VoIPstudio is an award-winning VoIP system that offers businesses of all sizes a scalable communication solution. It’s inexpensive, easy-to-use, offers a full suite of PBX features, and is fully integrated for CRM.

    Key VoIPstudio features:

    Call Recording Call Forward Call Analytics and Reporting Call Conferencing

    Try for free paid Free Trial $4.99 / Monthly (User)

    Try for free
  4. 302

    WhatsApp Messenger: More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere.

    Key WhatsApp features:

    End-to-End Encryption Cross-Platform Availability Cost-Effective Wide Adoption

    free

    /whatsapp-alternatives
  5. 200

    Stay in touch with your family and friends for free on Skype. Download Skype today to chat and call on desktop and mobile.

    Key Skype features:

    Cross-platform availability Integration with Microsoft services Free video and voice calls Screen sharing

    /skype-alternatives
  6. 213

    Send messages, files, create groups and make Tox to Tox audio and video calls. Securely.

    Key Tox features:

    Privacy-Focused Decentralized Open Source Cross-Platform

    Open Source

    /tox-alternatives
  7. 134

    A messaging app for teams who see through the Earth!

    Key Slack features:

    Real-Time Communication Channel Organization Integration Capabilities Search Functionality

    /slack-alternatives
  8. 106

    Step up your game with a modern voice & text chat app. Crystal clear voice, multiple server and channel support, mobile apps, and more.

    Key Discord features:

    User-Friendly Interface Free-to-Use Cross-Platform Support Voice and Video Chat

    Open Source

    /discord-alternatives
  9. 165

    Private & Secure Messenger.

    Key Wire features:

    End-to-End Encryption Cross-Platform Support Open Source Rich Media Support

    Open Source

    /wire-alternatives
  10. 117

    Matrix is an open standard for decentralized persistent communication over IP.

    Key Matrix.org features:

    Decentralization Interoperability End-to-End Encryption Open-Source

    Open Source

    /matrix-org-alternatives
  11. 104

    A secure, end-to-end encrypted Swiss instant messenger with a focus on privacy.

    Key Threema features:

    Privacy End-to-End Encryption Swiss Jurisdiction Secure Backup

    /threema-alternatives
  12. 116

    Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message.

    Key Facebook Messenger features:

    Widespread Usage Free Messaging Integration with Facebook Multimedia Support

    /facebook-messenger-alternatives
  13. 104

    Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere. Keep your conversations going no matter where you are.

    Key Viber features:

    Ease of Use Free Texting and Calling End-to-End Encryption Multimedia Support

    /viber-alternatives
  14. 111

    Chat for distributed teams. Zulip combines the immediacy of real-time chat with an email threading model. With Zulip, you can catch up on important conversations while ignoring irrelevant ones.

    Key Zulip features:

    Threaded Conversations Open Source Powerful Search Integrations

    Open Source

    /zulip-alternatives
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  1. Ty Friend avatar
    Ty Friend
    · 6 months ago
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    I use signal sometimes to connect with community members for Crappy.Farm.