Signal vs Anywhere SMS

Struggling to choose between Signal and Anywhere SMS? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Signal is a Social & Communications solution with tags like encrypted, private, secure, messaging, calls, open-source.

It boasts features such as End-to-end encryption, Secure messaging, Secure voice calling, Secure video calling, Group chats, Media sharing, Cross-platform availability and pros including Strong encryption, Open source code, Free to use, Minimal data collection, Secure voice and video calls, Self-destructing messages.

On the other hand, Anywhere SMS is a Social & Communications product tagged with sms, messaging, sync, mobile, desktop.

Its standout features include Send and receive SMS texts from any device, Sync conversations across devices, Maintain your current phone number, Web and desktop app access, Group messaging and file sharing, Scheduling and reminders for messages, and it shines with pros like Convenient access to SMS from multiple devices, Seamless continuation of conversations, Retains your existing phone number, Collaborative features like group messaging.

Feature	Signal	Anywhere SMS
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Social & Communications

Product Overview

Signal

Description: Signal is a free, open source, encrypted messaging and voice calling app. It offers end-to-end encryption for secure communication. With Signal, users can send encrypted messages, make voice and video calls, and share media with individuals or groups.

Anywhere SMS

Description: Anywhere SMS is a messaging app that allows you to send and receive SMS texts from any device using your current phone number. It syncs across devices so you can seamlessly continue conversations whether on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Key Features Comparison

Signal Features

• End-to-end encryption
• Secure messaging
• Secure voice calling
• Secure video calling
• Group chats
• Media sharing
• Cross-platform availability

Anywhere SMS Features

• Send and receive SMS texts from any device
• Sync conversations across devices
• Maintain your current phone number
• Web and desktop app access
• Group messaging and file sharing
• Scheduling and reminders for messages

Pros & Cons Analysis

Signal

Pros

• Strong encryption
• Open source code
• Free to use
• Minimal data collection
• Secure voice and video calls
• Self-destructing messages

Cons

• Limited features compared to other messaging apps
• Requires phone number for signup
• Desktop app lacks some mobile features
• Smaller user base than WhatsApp/Telegram

Anywhere SMS

Pros

• Convenient access to SMS from multiple devices
• Seamless continuation of conversations
• Retains your existing phone number
• Collaborative features like group messaging

Cons

• Requires an active internet connection
• May have limited functionality compared to native SMS apps
• Potential privacy concerns with cloud-based messaging

Pricing Comparison

Signal

• Free
• Open Source

Anywhere SMS

• Freemium