Private messaging

Signal

Signal provides encrypted messaging and calling on supported phones and computers.

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Category
Communication
Platforms to check
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Pricing and license
See publisher terms

Where Signal fits

Choose it when the people you contact are willing to use a dedicated private messenger.

Check before you choose

Keep account recovery information secure and review how linked devices access your conversations.

Find the right edition

Start with the destination for your device or the publisher's website. Use the current requirements and terms there to confirm the edition you need.

Compare the workflow

Choose a communication tool around the people who need to join it. Account requirements, meeting access and conversation privacy can matter more than a long feature list.

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