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Signal Messenger

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Signal
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Signal is an open source cross-platform messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption to keep conversations private and secure, boasting no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal. Users can focus on sharing the moments that matter.
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Pricing
Signal Messenger
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Signal
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Signal Messenger
Considered Both Products
Signal
Verified User
Director
Chose Signal Messenger
Signal Open Source Messenger was clearly a more secure and audited solution. We appreciated the open-source nature of the Signal origins.
Andy Abramson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Andy Abramson
CEO and Founder
Chose Signal Messenger
Signal is far and away better and more feature-rich. Skype is no longer the app it used to be before Microsoft acquired it, and WhatsApp, while trying to be much like Signal with claims, has too many features that lead to a sense of insecurity as it's too widely used and used …
Jonah Dempcy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jonah Dempcy
Web & Mobile Developer
Chose Signal Messenger
The closest competitor we've found for Signal is Telegram. We do use Telegram with some clients and individuals who prefer it. Unfortunately, in this climate where there is no clear winner and a lot of diversity in applications, if you work with a lot of clients you're going to …
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User Ratings
Signal Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Signal Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
Signal is great for high-security applications where privacy is a concern, perhaps because of the sensitive nature of the materials being communicated. For instance, if you are sending sensitive information about a film that hasn't been released yet, and you want to make sure that paparazzi and fans don't get access to spoiler information, Signal is a great way to communicate.
Jonah Dempcy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jonah Dempcy
Web & Mobile Developer
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Pros
Open Source
  • Encryption end to end
  • Audio quality
  • Ability to permanently delete messages and history
Andy Abramson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Andy Abramson
CEO and Founder
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Cons
Open Source
  • Backup functionality on iOS devices
  • Sometimes messages can be delayed
Verified User
Anonymous
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Support Rating
Open Source
I've never contacted support but I see that they are on the ball for bug fixes, highly communicative in release notes, and continually releasing updates to Signal that address common user complaints. Given how responsive the development team is, and how they are continually improving Signal, I think their support is top notch.
Jonah Dempcy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jonah Dempcy
Web & Mobile Developer
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Alternatives Considered
Open Source
Signal is far and away better and more feature-rich. Skype is no longer the app it used to be before Microsoft acquired it, and WhatsApp, while trying to be much like Signal with claims, has too many features that lead to a sense of insecurity as it's too widely used and used for too many things.
Andy Abramson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Andy Abramson
CEO and Founder
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Return on Investment
Open Source
  • Communication is crucial to accomplishing our mission
  • Cost of similar commercial apps could be very prohibitive
Verified User
Anonymous
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