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Con Cannot work without Google services
Signal relies on Google services for push notifications so although it is encrypted and open source it needs proprietary component to work. That means you can't use Signal on some custom Android ROM (preferably rooted for full control) without Google apps installed.
Con If SMS/MMS imported, other apps can't read SMS
For those using Join, Pushbullet, or similar apps to send and receive SMS/MMS from web or desktop, putting your SMS in Signal somehow breaks this functionally. The dev is aware but plans to remedy the situation have not been named a priority.
Con Single device
Signal can only be registered to one mobile device at a time. But you can link Signal to Signal Desktop.
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Provides security and privacyPro
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Free and open sourcePro
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Message mirroring on Signal DesktopPro
Works everywhere in every countryPro
Note to Self featurePro
Supports sharing of various different media typesPro
SMS/MMS supportPro
Supports encrypted group chatsCon
Cannot work without Google servicesCon
Single deviceCon
Unreliable notificationsCon
Servers hosted in the USCon
If SMS/MMS imported, other apps can't read SMSSignal
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Pro
Provides security and privacyPro
Recommended by Edward SnowdenPro
Free and open sourcePro
You can easily view all media exchangedPro
Message mirroring on Signal DesktopPro
Works everywhere in every countryPro
Note to Self featurePro
Supports sharing of various different media typesPro
SMS/MMS supportSignal
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Provides security and privacyPro
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