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SMSecure vs Signal: catalog facts
SMSecure	Signal
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free; developed by a nonprofit funded by grants and donations
Android	Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux
Encrypted conversations over ordinary SMS Continues the Silence and TextSecure line on current Android	End-to-end encryption on every message and call using the open source Signal Protocol No ads, affiliate marketers or tracking
Encryption only works when the contact also uses a compatible app Android only	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: GPL-3.0	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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