This page compares instant messaging services and discusses how their approaches to user privacy differ.
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Signal vs Linphone
How do Signal and Linphone compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Signal | Linphone |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Signal offers private messaging, with its site introducing a communication experience centered on privacy. | Linphone offers real-time communication software for VoIP, video calls, and instant messaging. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Free | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Android, iOS, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | French |
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Ricochet Refresh aims to update the Ricochet project for private and anonymous instant messaging, with its code available as open source.
Briar provides secure messaging, with information about how it works, project news, and downloads on its site.
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The Matrix.org ecosystem page introduces projects built around Matrix, an open protocol for secure decentralized communications.
Jami offers distributed, open-source communication software with end-to-end encryption.
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