Signal
Messaging app designed for private one-to-one and group conversations.
Region:United States (nonprofit)Pricing:FreeData:Minimal metadataRating:
No 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
Alternatives to Signal
4 options to consider
W
Free
Best for: Personal messaging
End-to-end encryption
Global adoption
Phone-number based
T
Telegram
Free / Paid
Best for: Large group messaging
Fast messaging
Channels and bots
Can feel cluttered
T
Threema
$4.99 one-time
Best for: Secure private messaging
No ads
Clean design
Paid app
No 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
D
Discord
Free / $9.99/month
Best for: Communities and informal teams
Voice channels
Large communities
Not business-focused
About our ratings
SoftWhere editorial score (v1)
Our ratings are based on the following criteria, evaluated by our editorial team:
Transparency
Clear communication about data practices
User control
Options to manage your data and settings
Ease of switching
How simple it is to migrate your data
Value for money
Features and quality relative to cost