Cyph vs Signal
| Cyph | Signal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $7/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 3 /mo | 1.99 /mo |
| Encryption coverage | default | default |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Voice and video calls | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | end_to_end | end_to_end |
| Maximum group size | — | 1,000 members |
| Linked device limit | — | 5 devices |
| Disappearing messages | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps. On The Geeks Club, Signal scores higher on our published basis.