RetroShare vs Signal : Which is Better?

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RetroShare

RetroShare is open source software for encrypted filesharing, serverless email, instant messaging, online chat, and BBS, based on a friend-to-friend network built on GNU Privacy Guard (GPG). Developed by DrBob

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD

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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

RetroShare VS Signal Feature comparision

Feature RetroShare Signal
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Decentralized
Encrypted end to end
Peer-To-Peer
Chat
End-to-End Encryption
File sharing
File transfer
Gpg encryption
Privacy focused
Secure Chat
Security & Privacy
Serverless
Video chat
Voice chat
Built-in File transfer
Encrypted chat
End-to-end encryption
Group chat
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
Privacy-friendly
Private messaging
Security focused
Self destructing messages
File Sending
SMS Messaging
Video calling
Voice Call
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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