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Signal vs Telegram
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Signal is open source; Telegram is free.
- Only Telegram is available on Web.
| Feature | Signal | Telegram |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Say hello to privacy | A new era of messaging |
| License | Open source | Free |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 0 | 3 |
| Page views | 411 | 409 |
About Signal
Signal is the gold standard for private messaging: every message and call is end-to-end encrypted by default, and the non-profit behind it collects virtually no metadata. It looks and works like a normal messenger — that's the point.
About Telegram
Telegram is a fast, cloud-based messenger known for huge group chats, channels, bots and generous media sharing. Chats sync instantly across devices; secret chats add end-to-end encryption. Free with optional Premium.