Signal Alternatives

Signal is described as 'An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers' and is a leading instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Signal for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best Signal alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Tox. Other great apps like Signal are Matrix, Telegram, Threema and Session.

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Signal alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Encrypted Chat Apps or Group Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, EU, Blackberry, Encrypted Chat, Apple Watch, Instant Messaging and Android Tablet. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Signal.
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  1. Linkello icon
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    Turnkey audio & video call services, with just 1 click. No downloads, data protected in Europe. Solutions for web use, mobiles and connected objects.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. RelayBeam icon
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    RelayBeam is a messaging platform with an innovative multi-port feature for enhanced communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Secure your files and communication with the most advanced encryption system available in the market. Full anonymity, 100% security, ultimate privacy. Your photos, PDFs, passwords and communication fully encrypted at one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Messenger for WhatsApp™ (WA Messenger) is a wrapper for WhatsApp Web. It loads WhatsApp Web in toolbar popup UI and has badge icon text notification for all new conversations (even if toolbar popup is closed).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
  5. c0nnect icon
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    c0nnect messenger - the easy to use xmpp/jabber client with a bunch of unique features!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android Wear
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Decentralized Messenger Systems must win! Secure End-to-End encryption, Auto destruct, and more!

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    • c0nnect is Free and ProprietarySignal is Free and Open Source
  6. Palxup icon
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    Palxup leverages on internet to make living worthwhile and full of fun for you by keeping you in constant reach with your family, friends and associate; and also expand your horizon, allowing you more opportunities as you meet new people globally. In short Palxup unlimit you!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. BloomText icon
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    BloomText allows healthcare professionals to send messages and files securely to anyone instantly. Easily replaces the need for fax machines.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    a simple terminal user interface for signal messenger (using signal-cli).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
  9. Coccinella icon
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    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  10. Ricin icon
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    Ricin aims to be a secure, lightweight, hackable and fully-customizable Tox client with focus on user experience. Development is lead by SkyzohKey.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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