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The best Social Network alternative to Signal is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Keybase. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Signal and many of them are Social Networks so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Social Network alternatives to Signal are LINE, WeChat, TeleGuard and Snapchat.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

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    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    301 Element alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
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    LinuxDoge
    Positive
    3

    No phone number. You can choose a good server, but communicate with all. You can run it over Tor. The app is easy to use but full of features, that Signal still dreams of. There are Apps for every platform, in every Form.

    CatarinaTeles
    Positive
    8

    Decentralization and promotes home-servers

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It offers encrypted communication with a bonus of decentralized infrastructure.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Element is a great Signal alternative.

    • Element is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Signal.

    • Element is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Signal.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceSignal is Free and Open Source
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    Threema

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    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    121 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    aljasser
    2

    User keys are not generated by an algorithm, but by the user. You don't need to register a phone number or an email. A pin will be given to you and that will be enough to connect.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    A very good alternative, albeit paid. It requires you to buy it, which might not be a big issue to some, but it is a compromise. However, the app itself is open source, meaning you are not buying a cat in the bag.

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    konsumschaf
    Positive
    0

    It is secure, the business plan is clear and it respects you privacy

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    • Almost everyone thinks Threema is a great Signal alternative.

    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to Signal.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceSignal is Free and Open Source
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    Keybase

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    Keybase is a new and free security app for mobile phones and computers. For the geeks among us: it's open source and powered by public-key cryptography.

    77 Keybase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Ruby
    • JavaScript
    • Tor
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Java
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    Guest
    Positive
    5

    It doesn't need telephone number

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Keybase is a great Signal alternative.

    • Keybase is Free and Open SourceSignal is also Free and Open Source
  5. LINE icon

    LINE

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    LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.

    140 LINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
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  6. WeChat icon

    WeChat

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    WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

    152 WeChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    TeleGuard

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    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    145 TeleGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
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    Snapchat

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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    125 Snapchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. ceerus icon

    ceerus

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    End-to-end Encrypted Secure Voice, Video and Messaging for Enterprise and Government

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Kik

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    Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.

    92 Kik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
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    Stream and interact with your viewers in the live-chat or invite them in the guestbox.
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  12. WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely icon

    WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely

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    WireMin is a decentralized network built by the people, for the people, and of the people. Enjoy full privacy and security with end-to-end encryption on a network without central servers. Your data stays under your control—free from censorship, surveillance, and exploitation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Coverme icon

    Coverme

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    CoverMe is a private messenger for private texts & calls from a burner line. Better private messaging experience with disappearing messages, encrypted messages, anonymous sms, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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