ICQ vs Signal : Which is Better?

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ICQ

ICQ is an open source instant messaging software. Developed by ICQ

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Windows Mobile

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Signal

Signal is the most scalable encryption tool. Developed by Open Whisper Systems

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone

ICQ VS Signal Feature comparision

Feature ICQ Signal
Chat
Messaging
Video chat
Web-Based
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
End-to-End Encryption
Encrypted chat
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Share your screen
Video calling
Voice Call
Decentralized
Group chat
Security & Privacy
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
Desktop Sharing
Threaded Conversations
Group collaboration
Chat organizer
In-app Money Transfer
Built-in File transfer
End-to-end encryption
Works offline too
Based on phone number
Video call
Voice messages
Ad-free
Client side encryption
Color coding
Electron based
Encrypted calls
Encrypted Connection
Encrypted VoIP calls
Encryption
Forward Secrecy
Group Messaging
Integrated File Sharing
Mobile friendly
Night mode/Dark Theme
Works Offline
Protected by Password
Private messaging
Self destructing messages
File Sending
SMS Messaging
Voice chat
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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