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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Most Signal alternatives are Instant Messengers, but you can also narrow the list to Encrypted Chat Apps or Group Chat Apps. Other popular filters are EU, Apple Watch, Encrypted Chat, Instant Messaging and Android Tablet. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
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  1. Google Chat icon
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    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin controls, compliance, and advanced search.

    75 Google Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Converse is a messaging app for decentralized, secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Built on the XMTP network, Converse lets you own your conversations and take them anywhere whenever you want, ensuring your most important messages—the ones you never want to lose or be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  3. Silent Text – Secure Encrypted Texting

    Transmit secure encrypted text messages between Silent Circle members, anywhere, anytime with complete control over your mobile device.

    ** You must be a Silent Circle subscriber to use this app **

    Make secure messaging as easy as an ordin.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. ShooChat icon
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    Free encrypted P2P chat that vanishes on tab close. No account, no phone number, no app. Video calls, screen share & group chat — AES-256.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. aTox icon
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    aTox is a free open-source messaging app for the Tox protocol.

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    • Android
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  6. White Noise aims to be the most secure private chat app on Nostr, with a focus on privacy and security. Under the hood, it uses the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol to manage group communications in a highly secure way.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. SchildiChat icon
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    SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  8. Roomy Space icon
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    Roomy creates rooms of sociality. Digital places for friends and collaborators to hang out in. Roomy is a lot more than 'group chat', but we do believe group chat is minimum viable everything, as it's the best default foundation for greenfield community building and...

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Graph Messenger is an UNOFFICIAL messaging app that uses Telegram's API and add new features like real multi account system, download manager and time line.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Enigma is an end-to-end encrypted chat app that is safe and free, giving you a whole new experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. 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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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