messaging
Signal vs Skype
Skype started first, in 2003, 11 years before Signal.
Why Signal lasted
- The protocol is the gold standard. WhatsApp and others borrowed it. That is a weird kind of win.
- A nonprofit that does one app. The constraint is the pitch.
Why Skype lasted
- The username graph of the 2000s still has grandparents on it.
- Microsoft cannot quite kill the brand without a press cycle.
Questions
Which is older, Signal or Skype?
Skype started first, in 2003, 11 years before Signal.
How long has Skype been running?
Skype has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.
How long has Signal been running?
Signal has been up 12 years 50 days, since 2014-07-29.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest messaging still running.