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Signal for Android vs SimpleX Chat

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Signal for AndroidSimpleX Chat
LanguageKotlinHaskell
LicenceAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Stars29k20k
Latestv8.28.4v7.0.3
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasestoo few releases
Active contributors16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace WhatsApp. Alternatives to WhatsApp →

    Full replacementSignal for AndroidEnd-to-end encrypted messages, groups and voice and video calls, run by a non-profit.

    Full replacementSimpleX ChatEncrypted messages, groups and calls with no phone number or user identifier, over relays you can host.