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 Skype, 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 Telegram, WeChat, Sicher and ringID.

Signal alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Signal.

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Skype
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305 Skype alternatives
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.
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Skype Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Skype to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. VoiP CallsSkype allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
3. LightweightSkype consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Dark ModeSkype supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Skype using IFTTT.
6. Live Captions TranslationSkype can add captions to a video call, audio messages or multimedia file and translate them in real time.
Microsoft Office integration
Video Conferencing
Multiple languages
Exchange Integration
Secure Chat
Voice messages
Team Messaging
Voice Chat
Messages
Comments about Skype as a Alternative to Signal
This alternative is disputed. Skype is still a legitimate Signal alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Anipe
Made by mycrosoft and isnt encrypted OR private
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Guest
Its not safe. It's not end to end encrypted
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arndtadler
Not end-to-end encrypted by default, contacts and data stored on servers.
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Guest
Skype has no focus on privacy or being open.
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Guest
Not encrypted, data stored on Microsoft servers
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Telegram
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272 Telegram alternatives
Telegram is a messaging app created by former VK creators with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free. It is like SMS, but more powerful.
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Telegram Features
1. LightweightTelegram consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeTelegram doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. End-to-End EncryptionTelegram has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedTelegram is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Dark ModeTelegram supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. VoiP CallsTelegram allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
7. Multiple Account supportTelegram support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
8. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Telegram using IFTTT.
9. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Stickers
Chat Bot
Multi Device Support
Channels
Bots
Secret chats
Cloud based
Animated stickers
Integrated File Sharing
Persistent History
Comments about Telegram as a Alternative to Signal
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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
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lucianton
I like the stickers function
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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.
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evilmicrowizard
Lacking default E2E encryption. Also heavily favored by various kinds of financial spammers.
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Guest
Just as private in practice, far more user friendly, more features, very lightweight.
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WeChat
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165 WeChat alternatives
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.
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In-app Money Transfer
Multiple languages
Sync Contacts
Talk radio
Stickers
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This alternative is disputed. WeChat is still a legitimate Signal alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Sicher
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49 Sicher alternatives
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...
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Sicher Features
1. Self Destructing MessagesSicher supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
SMS Messaging
Secure Chat
Based on phone number
Password protection
Secure File Sharing
Private messaging
ringID
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35 ringID alternatives
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.
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AChatRoom
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123 AChatRoom alternatives
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.
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