Signal Alternatives for Windows Phone

Signal is not available for Windows Phone but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Windows Phone alternative is Telegram, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Signal and six of them are available for Windows Phone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Phone alternatives to Signal are Skype, WeChat, Sicher and ringID.

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    Telegram

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    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain...

    293 Telegram alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
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    Radach Kajak

    more of my friends have it, they have channels for news, entertainment, with movies, etc.

    Top positive comment •Nov 13, 2024
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    LinuxDoge

    You literally need an Android emulator to have encrypted chats on desktop. Group chats and channels are always unencrypted, this is the shadiest messenger existing, apart from Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, TikTok Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter Messenger, and all the others maybe.

    Telegram is bullshit, dont deal with it, only if its a replacement for Whatsapp. Go to Element or even Signal.

    Top negative comment •Dec 5, 2022
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    Daria Iva

    Telegram are more modern and popular massager, stickers function , chats , groups , channels are good. Telegram has better design. Telegram has the huge part member on phone. Signal more privacy , not practice

    Positive comment •Jun 8, 2023
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    • Most users think Telegram is a great Signal alternative.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietarySignal is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSignal is not according to our users
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    Skype

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    Skype is the most popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.

    303 Skype alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Calling
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    5.  Video Conferencing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    9.  Live Captions Translation
    10.  Voice messages
    11.  Multiple languages
    12. Microsoft Exchange icon  Exchange Integration
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    Anipe

    Made by mycrosoft and isnt encrypted OR private

    Top negative comment •Apr 20, 2022
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    Guest

    Its not safe. It's not end to end encrypted

    Negative comment •Jul 5, 2023
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    arndtadler

    Not end-to-end encrypted by default, contacts and data stored on servers.

    Negative comment •May 10, 2018
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    • This alternative is disputed. Skype is a legitimate Signal alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Skype is Freemium and ProprietarySignal is Free and Open Source
    • Skype is LightweightSignal is not according to our users
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    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.

    165 WeChat alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    WeChat Features

    1.  In-app Money Transfer
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Talk radio
    5.  Stickers
    6.  People nearby
    7.  Voice messages
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    Sicher

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    Free secure Germany-based messenger available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Sicher has true end-to-end encryption of both text messages and file attachments. With anonymous push notifications and the ability to set a timer for when messages will self-destruct (a manual...

    48 Sicher alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Sicher Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  SMS Messaging
    3.  Secure Chat
    4.  Based on phone number
    5.  Password protection
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Private messaging
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    ringID

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    Free calls, send messages, update status,Share stickers, secret chat and can send image, voice and video . Available for iOS, Android, Windows, Desktop and web.

    35 ringID alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone

    ringID Features

    1.  Secret chats
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    AChatRoom

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    Allows users to connect using either text or webcam for video conferencing. Reliable chat room open all day and night allowing people to connect online.

    113 AChatRoom alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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