Signal Alternatives for Android Tablet

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   Element

    840 likes

   Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

   354 Element alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free Personal
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Snapcraft
   • Matrix.org
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • Cloudron
   • OpenAPK

   • United Kingdom

   

   

   

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   Element vs Signal Comments

   Positive comment by LinuxDoge · Dec 5, 2022

   No phone number. You can choose a good server, but communicate with all. You can run it over Tor. The app is easy to use but full of features, that Signal still dreams of. There are Apps for every platform, in every Form.

   Positive comment by CatarinaTeles · Nov 20, 2020

   Decentralization and promotes home-servers

   Positive comment by Guest · Nov 21, 2025

   It offers encrypted communication with a bonus of decentralized infrastructure.

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   • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceSignal is Free and Open Source
   • Element is DecentralizedSignal is not according to our users
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   Tox

    573 likes

   With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

   224 Tox alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • BSD
   • F-Droid

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Tox vs Signal Comments

   Positive comment by naught101 · Apr 3, 2019

   Tox is decentralised, so messages don't travel via a single server.

   Positive comment by Schnatt_App · Jun 9, 2023

   simple, easy to use, no phone number required

   Negative comment by Guest · Jan 15, 2025

   It doesn't have Perfect Forward Secrecy which makes it not applicable to be a Signal competitor as it makes it vulnerable to Key Compromise Impersonation attacks. It also requires those who want to communicate to be online at the same time. Also it is no longer truly multi platform, as there is no client for iOS.

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   • Tox is Free and Open SourceSignal is also Free and Open Source
   • Tox is DecentralizedSignal is not according to our users
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   Wire

    334 likes

   Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

   Cost / License

   • Free Personal
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Snapcraft
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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   Wire vs Signal Comments

   Positive comment by jamiegray · Jun 12, 2019

   Beautiful user interface, recommended by security researchers, open source

   Positive comment by Guest · May 8, 2019

   Works fairly similarly, easy to use, very smooth for the most part, seems actually a little less buggy than signal at times.. I still prefer signal because of the fact that it's from openwhisper systems and I believe it to be the most secure of all the secure private messengers

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   • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceSignal is Free and Open Source
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   Matrix

    419 likes

   Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

   199 Matrix alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • WebRTC
   • Python
   • JavaScript
   • Go (Programming Language)
   • Cloudron
   • Java
   • Perl

   • United Kingdom

   

   

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   Matrix vs Signal Comments

   Negative comment by cadetdc1t8x · Dec 14, 2020

   Matrix is a protocol that Element uses. Matrix does not replace the functionality that element offers

   Negative comment by James Browne · Jun 8, 2022

   Its NOT alternative t signal. It is great and I love the Matrix protocol but not a messenger. Its a protocol a messenger could use... those are two distinctly different things.

   Negative comment by Guest · Nov 21, 2025

   Matrix is only a protocol, doesn't have a default messaging app.

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   • Matrix is Free and Open SourceSignal is also Free and Open Source
   • Matrix is DecentralizedSignal is not according to our users
7. 

   

   Discord

    1152 likes

   An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

   234 Discord alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Calling
   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Snapcraft
   • Epic Games Store
   • Flathub
   • Electron
   • Playstation
   • Xbox

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Threema

    147 likes

   Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

   139 Threema alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Encrypted Chat

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • F-Droid
   • Flathub

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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   Threema vs Signal Comments

   Top Positive Comment by aljasser · Mar 25, 2017

   User keys are not generated by an algorithm, but by the user. You don't need to register a phone number or an email. A pin will be given to you and that will be enough to connect.

   Positive comment by RemovedUser · Feb 8, 2025

   A very good alternative, albeit paid. It requires you to buy it, which might not be a big issue to some, but it is a compromise. However, the app itself is open source, meaning you are not buying a cat in the bag.

   Positive comment by konsumschaf · Dec 1, 2018

   It is secure, the business plan is clear and it respects you privacy

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   • Threema is Paid and Open SourceSignal is Free and Open Source
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    Telegram

     2136 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    328 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United Arab Emirates

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play

    • United Arab Emirates

    

    

    

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    Telegram vs Signal Comments

    Top Positive Comment by Radach Kajak · Nov 13, 2024

    more of my friends have it, they have channels for news, entertainment, with movies, etc.

    Top Negative Comment by LinuxDoge · Dec 5, 2022

    You literally need an Android emulator to have encrypted chats on desktop. Group chats and channels are always unencrypted, this is the shadiest messenger existing, apart from Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, TikTok Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter Messenger, and all the others maybe.

    Telegram is bullshit, dont deal with it, only if its a replacement for Whatsapp. Go to Element or even Signal.

    Negative comment by Sam Lander · Mar 20, 2025

    Telegram has a great UI. It also has the opportunity for E2EE (but only on mobile, and only if you select it). The E2EE is likely as good as Signal, or so we hope. That's because it isn't fully open-source. So you can't necessarily trust it.

    And before it was pro-free-speech. Now, after Pavel Durov was arrested, they have started censoring people who post "offensive memes" like crazy. It has basically become Whatsapp.

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    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietarySignal is Free and Open Source
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    SimpleX Chat

     115 likes

    Open-source messaging platform enabling private, identifier-free chats, encrypted group discussions, file and media sharing, plus audio and video calls. Employs double-ratchet protocol, stores user data on-device, protects metadata, and lets users self-host relay servers.

    85 SimpleX Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • OpenAPK

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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    SimpleX Chat vs Signal Comments

    Positive comment by cricky · Nov 30, 2024

    SimpleX provides a similar experience to Signal with enhanced privacy

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    • SimpleX Chat is Free and Open SourceSignal is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpleX Chat is DecentralizedSignal is not according to our users
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    Jami

     249 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

    184 Jami alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • Canada

    

    

    

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    Jami vs Signal Comments

    Positive comment by RemovedUser · Feb 8, 2025

    Jami is great, open source and most importantly works well. It is not as secure as others, albeit still perfectly viable as a solution. Yet there is not enough security research to make it an instant swap, for example.

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    • Jami is Free and Open SourceSignal is also Free and Open Source
    • Jami is DecentralizedSignal is not according to our users
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    Jitsi Meet

     292 likes

    Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

    179 Jitsi Meet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Calling
    • Group Chat

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Jitsi Meet vs Signal Comments

    Negative comment by RemovedUser · Feb 8, 2025

    Jitsi is more focused, if not completely, on the video calling functionality. Signal is primarily for messaging. This is not a good alternative for Signal, but only for its video calls.

    Positive comment by saviour-simple · Oct 15, 2024

    signal desktop should not be used due to massive vulnerabilities existing since 2018

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    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceSignal is also Free and Open Source
    • Jitsi Meet is a Video Calling Signal is an Instant Messenger
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    WhatsApp

     859 likes

    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    276 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Negative comment by arndtadler · May 10, 2018

    WhatsApp is not Free Software and is not focused on privacy. Difficult to use in Usecases which demand high control of the Software and a verifiable Data-protection

    Negative comment by Guest · May 9, 2020

    WhatsApp is owned by facebook. Google "Facebook Privacy" and you'll see why this is one of the worst alternatives.

    Positive comment by Guest · Feb 27, 2018

    Also end-to-end encrypted by default.

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    • WhatsApp is Freemium and ProprietarySignal is Free and Open Source
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    Proton Meet

     34 likes

    Provides secure end-to-end encrypted video calls with privacy features such as background blur, noise reduction, and meeting locks, supports up to 50 free participants, guest links, ad-free use, seamless calendar integration, and multi-device access.

    25 Proton Meet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Calling
    • Web Conferencing

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    • Switzerland

    

    

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