Silence.im vs Signal : Which is Better?

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Silence.im

Silence.im is an encrypted text messaging service.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Android Kindle Fire

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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

Silence.im VS Signal Feature comparision

Feature Silence.im Signal
Encrypted chat
SMS Messaging
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
End-to-End Encryption
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Group chat
File sharing
Decentralized
File transfer
SIP client
Threaded Conversations
Group collaboration
Chat organizer
Integrated File Sharing
Xmpp
Encryption
Anonymity
Built-In Proxy
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Messaging
Telegram
Ad-free
Bots
Channels
Private Chat
Built-in File transfer
End-to-end encryption
Works offline too
Based on phone number
Video call
Voice messages
Chat
Client side encryption
Color coding
Electron based
Encrypted calls
Encrypted Connection
Encrypted VoIP calls
Forward Secrecy
Group Messaging
Mobile friendly
Night mode/Dark Theme
Works Offline
Protected by Password
Privacy focused
Private messaging
Security & Privacy
Self destructing messages
File Sending
Video calling
Voice Call
Voice chat
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