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Cisco Jabber vs Signal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Cisco Jabber

5.0
Communication

Jabber client from Cisco

Signal

8.0
Communication

Instant messaging application focusing on security

Metric Cisco Jabber Signal
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 22 2.8K
90-day Installs 84 9.4K
365-day Installs 425 35.4K
Version 20260122074039 8.8.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 28.4K
GitHub Forks - 6.7K
Open Issues - 476
License AGPL-3.0
Language Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 6, 2020 Nov 1, 2017

Reviews

Cisco Jabber

Cisco Jabber is a communication tool designed for voice, video, and instant messaging. It integrates with Cisco's collaboration systems, benefiting businesses and teams needing seamless communication.

Cisco Jabber acts as a client for managing voice, video calls, and instant messaging services.

Pros

  • + Integrates well with Cisco's ecosystem
  • + Supports multiple communication methods
  • + Designed for enterprise environments

Cons

  • - Security vulnerabilities reported
  • - Outdated and poorly maintained code

Signal

Signal is a privacy-focused instant messaging app with end-to-end encryption, designed for secure communication. It supports text, voice, and video calls, benefiting users who prioritize security and anonymity.

Signal provides secure, encrypted messaging and communication services for text, voice, and video calls.

Pros

  • + End-to-end encryption ensures secure communication
  • + User-friendly interface with strong privacy features
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - Persistent issues with call functionality
  • - Lack of desktop app features like read receipts
  • - MacOS app is a web wrapper, not a native experience