Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Signal Alternatives
One of the most popular alternatives to Signal is Telegram, which has a free version. Other popular alternatives are Element, Discord, Matrix and Tox. There's no shortage of Instant Messengers like Signal, with more than 100 alternatives for Android, iPhone, Windows, the web and Linux.
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Alternatives list
156 Spreed alternativesSpreed is the worldwide unified web conferencing service offering integrated web and telephone conferencing. It is based on Flash Player. Free service includes 3 attendees and max 1.5h meetings. Single events or monthly service can be purchased.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
Germany
EU
SadnessChat SadnessChat is a free, real-time chat platform built for real conversations. Whether you're hanging out with friends or building a community, SadLounge has everything you need.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
Secure messenger that protects against NSO Group (Pegasus) & Cytrox (Predator) from exploiting your iOS device via "zero-click" exploit chains. These exploits are easily delivered via other messaging apps like iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, etc. Protection for those at the highest risk.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
United States
With BiP, you can send pictures and videos, documents, audio files, locations as well as text messages. Holding the microphone button is enough to send the audio recording.?
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
Türkiye
+5
57 BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise alternativesBBM Enterprise enterprise messenger offers faster communication, collaboration and decision making while providing enhanced security over corporate data.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Blackberry 10
Canada
ROOM-39 is a privacy-preserving, security-focused social platform built on a zero-knowledge architecture. Unlike standard messengers, ROOM-39 is designed under the principle that privacy is enforced by mathematics, not trust.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Canada
+5
50 Kontalk Messenger alternativesKontalk is a secure instant messenger, allowing you to send and receive text, image and voice messages (other file types coming soon) to and from other Kontalk users completely free of charge.
Platforms
- Android
- Self-Hosted
Italy- EU
Offers real-time chat with friends, supports group messaging, organizes contacts by favorites and categories, enables media sharing with GIFs and videos, provides customizable notifications, allows invite links, and is accessible on desktop or mobile for gaming sessions.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Steam
- United States
86 Tango alternativesOffers free global video and voice calling, group chat with up to 50 participants, in-app messaging that bypasses SMS plans, music clip sharing via Spotify, photo editing, gaming and gifts, animated messages, mini-games during calls, and centralized media gallery.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Cyprus- EU
It uses the Tox protocol which is Peer to Peer, it will have a higher battery usage than other Messenger apps.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Android
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts
