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Element vs Signal
A side-by-side comparison of Element and Signal.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Secure, decentralized messaging built on the Matrix protocol | Private messaging with end-to-end encryption for everything |
| Pricing | FreemiumOpen source(AGPL-3.0) | FreeOpen source(AGPL-3.0) |
| Developer | Element | Signal Foundation |
| Ratings | 3.3(590) · App Store13.6Kstars | 4.7(1.1M) · App Store |
| Platforms | ||
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
| Mac | ||
| Linux | ||
| iPhone | ||
| Android | ||
| Self-hosted | ||
| Features | ||
| Channels | ||
| End-to-end encryption | ||
| No phone number required | ||
| Threaded conversations | ||
| Voice and video calls | ||
| Ad-free | ||
| Disappearing messages | ||
| Group chats | ||
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