A privacy-focused messaging app that uses advanced open-source end-to-end encryption for all communications.
| Pricing from | Free |
| Best for | Privacy-conscious users |
| Website | signal.org |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Industry-leading privacy and metadata protection
- Completely open-source protocol
- Smaller user base compared to WhatsApp
- Lacks some advanced customisation features
Appears in
SAAS
WhatsApp95.02
Telegram92.73
Signal90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASSignal95.02
Wire92.73
Wickr90.3RANKINGfull ranking →
Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps
1WhatsApp95.02Telegram92.73Signal90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Secure Communication Tools
1Signal95.02Wire92.73Wickr90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Signal
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Questions about Signal
How much does Signal cost?
Lister lists Signal's pricing as: Free.
Is Signal free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.
Who is Signal best for?
Signal is best for privacy-conscious users.
Where does Signal rank?
Signal is ranked #1 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools (Lister Score 95.0) and #3 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps (Lister Score 90.3).
What are the best alternatives to Signal?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Wire (#2 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools), Wickr (#3 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools) and Telegram (#4 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools).
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