Keybase vs Signal: catalog facts
 Keybase |  Signal |
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Free Free to install and use. |
Free Free; developed by a nonprofit funded by grants and donations |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux |
- End-to-end encrypted chat and file storage in one app
- Teams can be created with anyone, including families and clubs
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- End-to-end encryption on every message and call using the open source Signal Protocol
- No ads, affiliate marketers or tracking
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- Linking public identities from other sites may not suit people who want anonymity
- Little recent public detail about new features or development pace
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- Requires a phone number that can receive an SMS or phone call to register
- Desktop app requires Signal to be installed on a phone first
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: AGPL-3.0 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
Account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Needs internet |
Checked September 24, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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