Signal DesktopLinux
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WhatsApp DesktopWindows
Signal Desktop als Linux-Alternative zu WhatsApp Desktop
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Signal Desktop can replace WhatsApp Desktop for users who value end‑to‑end encryption and open‑source software. It works on Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, and syncs via QR code with the mobile app. It supports text, voice, and video calls, file transfer, group chats, and self‑destructing messages. If you rely on WhatsApp’s broader ecosystem (e.g., business accounts, stickers, or integration with other apps), Signal may not cover those needs. For privacy‑focused individuals, Signal Desktop is a solid choice.
- Lizenz
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 8.32.0 (20. Oktober 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Both require a mobile app for initial setup and sync
- Both provide text, voice, and video communication
- Both support file and media attachments
- Both offer end‑to‑end encryption
- Both work across multiple desktop platforms
Was anders ist
- Signal requires a QR code scan from the phone; WhatsApp uses a QR code but also allows direct login via phone number
- Signal offers self‑destructing messages; WhatsApp does not
- Signal’s group chat administration is more granular; WhatsApp has simpler admin controls
- Signal’s desktop app is open‑source; WhatsApp Desktop is proprietary
- Signal does not support WhatsApp’s business or API features
Ihre WhatsApp Desktop-Dateien öffnen
WhatsApp Desktop stores chats in an encrypted SQLite database on the local machine. Signal Desktop does not read or import that format. To migrate, you would need to export chats from WhatsApp (via the mobile app’s export feature) and then manually copy media into Signal, but no direct import is available.
Von WhatsApp Desktop zu Signal Desktop wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- 1. On your phone, open WhatsApp and export the desired chat history to a text or JSON file. 2. Save the exported file to a cloud service or USB drive. 3. Install Signal Desktop on your Linux machine and set it up by scanning the QR code with the Signal mobile app. 4. Manually copy media files into the Signal chat by dragging them into the conversation window. 5. If you want to keep the chat history, note that Signal does not import WhatsApp backups; you will need to re‑create conversations manually.
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Wichtige Funktionen von Signal Desktop
- End‑to‑end‑verschlüsselte Texte, Sprach‑ und Videoanrufe
- Verknüpfung mit der mobilen Signal‑App per QR‑Code
- Selbstzerstörende Nachrichten
- Datei‑ und Medienanhänge
- Gruppenchats mit Administrator‑Steuerungen
- Plattformübergreifende Synchronisation (Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
- Quelloffener Code auf GitHub
Signal Desktop unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signalsudo pacman -S signal-desktop3 weitere Alternativen zu WhatsApp Desktop
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