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 Discord, Matrix, Telegram and Threema.

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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 EU, Open Source, Blackberry, Encrypted Chat, Self-Hosted, Apple Watch and Instant Messaging. 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. 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
     
  2. Dingtone icon
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    Free calling! Free texting! Make unlimited international calls and send SMS text messages to any number with Dingtone. Get yourself a 2nd phone number from Dingtone!

    13 Dingtone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. HookZApp icon
     1 like

    HookZApp is a cloud native, secure, fast, and feature-rich Next-Gen communication, collaboration & social media platform that makes everyday life, fun and easy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Encryption plugin for Pidgin, providing up to 4096 bit RSA encryption using the NSS crypto library from Mozilla. Keys are automatically transmitted and stored, making it very easy to use, but also resistant to man-in-the-middle attacks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Pidgin
     
  5. gurk icon
     5 likes

    Signal Messenger client for terminal. Written in Rust.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. World's most secure P2P messenger. End-to-end encrypted, zero-server architecture, quantum-resistant roadmap. WebRTC direct connections, advanced ECDH + DTLS + SAS verification, full ASN.1 validation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  7. Wamoca icon
     Like

    Wamoca is a powerful tool designed to help businesses streamline their marketing efforts through WhatsApp. With Wamoca, you can create, manage, and analyze personalized campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Cipha icon
     1 like

    Cipha, the text encryptor software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Mycelium icon
     1 like

    Mycelium (formerly Disclone) is a feature-rich, open source communication app and personal-collaborative hub (drive/notes...).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Arattai icon
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    Arattai is a privacy-first communication hub that fuses instant messaging, group calls, and community channels into one streamlined, secure platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
     
  11. Numbertank icon
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    Numbertank is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Whether it’s fandoms or philosophy, fashion or felines, Numbertank is where your interests connect you with your people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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