Signal is the most scalable encryption tool. Developed by Open Whisper Systems
License: Open Source
Feature | Signal | Yahoo! Messenger |
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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 | ||
Chat | ||
Client side encryption | ||
Color coding | ||
Electron based | ||
Encrypted calls | ||
Encrypted Connection | ||
Encrypted VoIP calls | ||
Encryption | ||
End-to-End Encryption | ||
Forward Secrecy | ||
Group Messaging | ||
Integrated File Sharing | ||
Mobile friendly | ||
Night mode/Dark Theme | ||
Works Offline | ||
Protected by Password | ||
Privacy focused | ||
Privacy-friendly | ||
Private messaging | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
Security focused | ||
Self destructing messages | ||
File Sending | ||
SMS Messaging | ||
Video calling | ||
Voice Call | ||
Voice chat | ||
Stickers | ||
Chat Bot | ||
Lightweight | ||
Cloud sync | ||
Share your screen | ||
Decentralized | ||
Peer-To-Peer | ||
Support for Multiple protocols | ||
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions | ||
Gmail integration | ||
Custom Backgrounds | ||
Forums | ||
Video Conferencing |