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Quicall vs Signal: catalog facts
Quicall	Signal
Free Free to download, with source published under the AGPL.	Free Free; developed by a nonprofit funded by grants and donations
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux
Chat, voice and video calls in one app Clients for mobile and desktop platforms	End-to-end encryption on every message and call using the open source Signal Protocol No ads, affiliate marketers or tracking
Branding is inconsistent across the website, app and repository Small project with little public documentation	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
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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