WhatsApp Alternatives for Java

WhatsApp is not available for Java but there are a few alternatives with similar functionality. The best Java alternative is Matrix, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WhatsApp, but unfortunately only two of them are available for Java. If you can't find an alternative you can try to remove all filters.

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WhatsApp alternatives are mainly Encrypted Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Group Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple Watch, Open Source, EU, Windows Phone, Self-Hosted, Windows and Blackberry. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WhatsApp.
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  1. Matrix icon
     409 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    180 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
     
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  2. Keybase icon
     145 likes

    Keybase is a new and free security app for mobile phones and computers. For the geeks among us: it's open source and powered by public-key cryptography.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Ruby
    • JavaScript
    • Tor
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Java
     
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