Campfire vs Signal

Campfire

Campfire is a group chat tool by 37signals (makers of Basecamp) sold as a one-time purchase under their ONCE brand. It runs on your own server and provides real-time messaging without recurring subscription fees.

CommunicationPaid

Signal

Signal End-to-end encrypted messaging app focused on privacy for text, voice, and video communication.

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

37signalsCompanySignal Foundation

2024Year Launched2014

PaidPricing ModelFree

NoOpen SourceYes

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

Linux, WebPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Campfire

Company37signals

Year Launched2024

Pricing ModelPaid

Open SourceNo

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsLinux, Web

Signal

CompanySignal Foundation

Year Launched2014

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Pricing

Campfire

Paid

ONCE: 299/one-time

Signal

Free

Free: $0/one-time

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