Signal Desktop
Signal Desktop is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A private messenger for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It has 16,565 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of WhatsApp.
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- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Chat & communication
- Actively maintained
About Signal Desktop
Signal Desktop links with Signal on Android or iOS and lets you message from your Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. You can find answers to a number of frequently asked questions on our support site. The community forum is another good place for questions.
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What is Signal Desktop?
Signal Desktop is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A private messenger for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It has 16,565 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of WhatsApp.
Is Signal Desktop free and open source?
Yes. Signal Desktop's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Signal Desktop?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v8.30.0) or the project website.
Can Signal Desktop replace WhatsApp?
Signal Desktop is commonly used as a free alternative to WhatsApp. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.