Alternatives to Signal

Instant messaging application focusing on security

Communication 2.8K installs/mo 8.0

12 alternatives

WeChat for Mac

wechat

8.0

Free messaging and calling application

Communication 2.1K installs/mo

Monal

monal

7.5

XMPP chat client

Communication 59 installs/mo

Telegram Desktop

telegram-desktop

7.5

Desktop client for Telegram messenger

Communication 930 installs/mo

QQ

6.0

Instant messaging tool

Communication 528 installs/mo

Jami

jami

7.0

Decentralised instant messenger and softphone

Communication 17 installs/mo

Jitsi

jitsi

8.0

Open-source video calls and chat

Communication 16 installs/mo

Adium

adium

7.0

Instant messaging application

Communication 32 installs/mo

VK Messenger

vk-messenger

4.0

Messenger app

Communication 6 installs/mo

Douyin Chat

douyin-chat

6.0

Chat client for Douyin

Communication 8 installs/mo

Ricochet Refresh

ricochet-refresh

6.0

Private and anonymous instant messaging over tor

Security & Privacy

Telegram for macOS

7.5

Messaging app with a focus on speed and security

Communication 4.7K installs/mo

7.5

Native desktop client for WhatsApp

Communication 5.7K installs/mo