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Signal

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Overview

Signal is a simple, powerful, and secure messenger that prioritizes privacy through state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption. It provides free messaging, voice calls, and video calls with no ads, trackers, or data collection. Signal is developed by an independent nonprofit organization supported by grants and donations.

Features

13 features across 5 categories

Communication(5)

Group Chats

Group chats make it easy to stay connected to family, friends, and coworkers.

Text Messaging

Share text messages for free using the phone's data connection to avoid SMS fees.

Video Calls

Make crystal-clear video calls to people anywhere with no long-distance charges.

Voice Calls

Make crystal-clear voice calls to people anywhere with no long-distance charges.

Voice Messages

Send and receive voice messages for free.

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Customization(1)

Encrypted Stickers

Add a new layer of expression to conversations with encrypted stickers. Users can create and share their own sticker packs.

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Media(4)

File Sharing

Share files for free.

GIF Sharing

Share GIFs for free.

Photo Sharing

Share photos for free.

Video Sharing

Share videos for free.

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Privacy(2)

No Ads

Signal contains no ads or affiliate marketers.

No Tracking

Signal does not engage in creepy tracking of users.

Also in: RescueTime, Google Ads, 1Password

Security(1)

End-to-End Encryption

State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption powered by the open source Signal Protocol keeps conversations secure. Messages and calls cannot be read or listened to by Signal or any third party.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Pricing

Free

Popular
Free
  • ✓End-to-End Encryption
  • ✓Text Messaging
  • ✓Voice Messages
  • ✓Photo Sharing
  • ✓Video Sharing
  • ✓GIF Sharing
  • ✓File Sharing
  • ✓Voice Calls
  • ✓Video Calls
  • ✓Encrypted Stickers
  • ✓Group Chats
  • ✓No Ads
  • ✓No Tracking

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Signal. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Signal alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 13 features.

Buy Signal

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Signal saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 13 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.