Signal vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Signal | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | A · 87/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (88) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (88) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Mixed (78) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Positive (86) | Positive (86) |
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.
View full analysis →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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