Comparisons
How Shoal compares.
Honest comparisons against the chat apps you might already be using. We try to describe what each app does well — not just what we do differently — so you can choose the right tool for the job.
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Shoal vs
WhatsApp
WhatsApp connects three billion people. Shoal connects one family at a time, with parents in the loop.
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Shoal vs
iMessage
iMessage is beautiful on Apple. Shoal works on whatever your family actually has.
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Shoal vs
Signal
Signal is the gold standard for cryptographic privacy. Shoal makes a different trade-off, on purpose.
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Shoal vs
Telegram
Telegram is built for big channels and broadcasts. Shoal is built for the people you'd notice if they didn't message you.
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Shoal vs
Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids puts your child on Meta. Shoal doesn't.
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