Oura vs Signal
Based on our analysis, Signal is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Oura | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B · 73/100 | A · 87/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (68) | Positive (88) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (76) | Positive (88) |
| What you can do | Positive (79) | Mixed (78) |
| What they promise | Mixed (62) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Oura
Oura collects a lot of sensitive health data to run the service, but they don't sell it, give you real control over it, and are clearer than most about what they do with it.
View full analysis →In plain English — Signal
Signal is a nonprofit that genuinely cannot read your messages or listen to your calls — the encryption is architectural, not a promise — but it requires a real phone number to register, is subject to US law, and its privacy policy is conspicuously sparse: it hasn't been substantively updated since 2018 and lacks the specific retention periods, GDPR rights, or DPO contact that more thorough policies provide.
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