Apps with 'Forward Secrecy' feature

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Signal
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Flathub
Ubuntu
Debian
208 Signal alternatives
Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.
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1. End-to-End EncryptionSignal has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Privacy focusedSignal is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeSignal doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Self Destructing MessagesSignal supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
5. No TrackingSignal will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Dark ModeSignal supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. VoiP CallsSignal allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
8. LightweightSignal consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. Works OfflineSignal can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Security focused
Private messaging
Encrypted Connection
GPLv3
Stickers
Mobile friendly
Secure Chat
Desktop Application
Based on phone number
Protected by Password
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Signal-FOSS
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Video Calling App
Android
F-Droid
51 Signal-FOSS alternatives
A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.
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Signal-FOSS Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionSignal-FOSS has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Privacy focusedSignal-FOSS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeSignal-FOSS doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. VoiP CallsSignal-FOSS allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Private messaging
Based on phone number
File Sending
Source code history
Voice messages
Stickers
Integrated File Sharing
Encrypted VoIP calls
Protected by Password
GPLv3
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