Signal DesktopLinux
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Signal Desktop como alternativa Linux a WhatsApp
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Nuestra opinión
Signal Desktop is a solid replacement for WhatsApp if you prioritize privacy and already use or can switch your contacts to Signal. It matches WhatsApp’s core functions: encrypted texts, voice and video calls, group chats, and file sharing. The desktop app works well alongside the mobile app, syncing messages and calls. However, it requires a phone number and an active mobile Signal installation, just like WhatsApp. It’s especially good for users who want to leave Meta’s ecosystem and don’t mind a smaller contact base.
- Licencia
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Precio
- Gratis
- Última versión
- 8.33.0 (28 de octubre de 2026)
- Valoración
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Lo que funciona igual
- Both use phone numbers as identifiers
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Support for voice and video calls
- Group chats with large participant limits
- File and media sharing across devices
Lo que cambia
- Signal has no ads or data mining, unlike WhatsApp
- Signal Desktop requires Signal on mobile to set up, while WhatsApp Desktop can work standalone after pairing
- Signal supports disappearing messages, WhatsApp does not by default
- Smaller user base, so harder to reach existing WhatsApp-only contacts
- No built-in status/stories feature like WhatsApp
Abrir tus archivos de WhatsApp
Signal can import media from WhatsApp if manually transferred, but there's no direct import of chat history between WhatsApp and Signal. Exporting WhatsApp chats to text is possible on Android, but importing into Signal isn't supported. Files sent in WhatsApp can be saved and opened in Signal, as both handle common formats like JPG, MP4, and PDF. Signal does not read WhatsApp database files directly.
Pasar de WhatsApp a Signal Desktop, paso a paso
- Install Signal on your phone and register with your number
- Verify your identity and transfer contacts
- Install Signal Desktop from Flathub or official site
- Open the desktop app and scan the QR code from your phone
- Confirm sync and start using on desktop
Funciones clave de Signal Desktop
- Cifrado de extremo a extremo para todos los mensajes y llamadas
- Llamadas de voz y video en HD
- Chats grupales con hasta 1.000 miembros
- Mensajes que desaparecen
- Compartir archivos sin límites de tamaño
- Compartir pantalla durante las llamadas
- Stickers y emojis animados
- Sin anuncios, sin rastreo, sin minería de datos
Cómo instalar Signal Desktop en Linux
flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signalsudo pacman -S signal-desktopPreguntas frecuentes
Can I use Signal Desktop without a phone?
No. Signal Desktop requires a paired smartphone with Signal installed. It’s not standalone.
Is Signal really private compared to WhatsApp?
Yes. Signal is a nonprofit with fully open source code, no data collection, and stronger privacy practices than WhatsApp, which shares data with Meta.
Do my WhatsApp contacts automatically appear in Signal?
No. Only contacts who also use Signal will appear. You’ll need to invite others manually.
