European alternatives to
Signal
2 European alternatives found, privacy-friendly, EU-based, and ready to use.
Olvid
100 · Certified EuropeanFrench end-to-end encrypted messenger certified by ANSSI, the French national cybersecurity agency. Unlike Signal, requires no phone number or personal data to register. Used by the French government, recommended by French Prime Minister for ministerial communications.
Threema
95 · Certified EuropeanSwiss encrypted messaging app requiring no phone number or email to register. End-to-end encrypted messages, calls, and groups. One-time purchase of CHF 4.99, with no subscription, no ads, and no data mining. Used by Swiss government and military.
Why switch away from Signal?
Privacy
EU-based services fall under GDPR, one of the world's strongest privacy laws.
Data sovereignty
Your data stays in Europe, out of reach of US surveillance laws like the CLOUD Act.
Support European tech
Every subscription you switch keeps money in the European tech ecosystem.