ARKNet AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to ARKNet is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to ARKNet and 19 are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to ARKNet are Telegram, Element, Tox and Slack.

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ARKNet

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ARKNet alternatives page was last updated Nov 26, 2021

Signal
Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.
218 Signal alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Debian
+4
Top Signal Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Encrypted Chat
3. Privacy focused
4. Security focused
5. Ad-free
6. Video Calling
7. Instant Messaging
8. Self Destructing Messages
9. Private messaging
10. No Tracking
11. Encrypted Connection
12. Mobile friendly
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Signal VS ARKNet
Is Signal a good alternative to ARKNet?
- Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to ARKNet.
- Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ARKNet.
- Signal is Free and Open SourceARKNet is Paid and Proprietary
- Signal is Privacy focused and Security focusedARKNet is not according to our users

Telegram
Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple, and free. It is like SMS, but more powerful.
281 Telegram alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Linux Mobile
- Android Wear
- PortableApps.com
- FreeBSD
+9
Top Telegram Features
1. Encrypted Chat
2. Lightweight
3. Stickers
4. Chat Bot
5. Large File Transfer
6. Ad-free
7. Instant Messaging
8. End-to-End Encryption
9. Privacy focused
10. Multi Device Support
11. Video Calling
12. Channels
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Telegram VS ARKNet
Is Telegram a good alternative to ARKNet?
- Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to ARKNet.
- Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryARKNet is Paid and Proprietary
- Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedARKNet is not according to our users

Element
Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.
283 Element alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Matrix.org
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
+1
Top Element Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Decentralized
3. Federated
4. Team Collaboration
5. Privacy focused
6. Encrypted Chat
7. Video Calling
8. Instant Messaging
9. Matrix Protocol
10. Voice Chat
11. Federation
12. Direct Messaging
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Element VS ARKNet
Is Element a good alternative to ARKNet?
- Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ARKNet.
- Element is Freemium and Open SourceARKNet is Paid and Proprietary
- Element is Privacy focusedARKNet is not according to our users

Tox
With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.
203 Tox alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- BSD
- F-Droid
+5
Top Tox Features
1. Encrypted Chat
2. Decentralized
3. Privacy focused
4. Peer-To-Peer
5. End-to-End Encryption
6. Security focused
7. No registration required
8. Multiplatform
9. Screen Sharing
10. Lightweight
11. No Tracking
12. AES-256 Encryption
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Tox VS ARKNet
Is Tox a good alternative to ARKNet?

Slack
Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.
212 Slack alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Electron
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+7
Top Slack Features
1. Team Collaboration
2. Multi Channel
3. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
4. Support for @mentions
5. Channels
6. Threaded Conversations
7. Ad-free
8. HIPAA compliant
9. Reactions
10. Real time collaboration
11. IFTTT Integration
12. VoiP Calls
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Slack VS ARKNet
Is Slack a good alternative to ARKNet?
- Slack is the most popular SaaS alternative to ARKNet.
- Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryARKNet is Paid and Proprietary

WhatsApp
WhatsApp is an iPhone and Android messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.
249 WhatsApp alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Wear
Top WhatsApp Features
1. Mobile friendly
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Instant Messaging
4. Dark Mode
5. Custom Backgrounds
6. Picture in Picture
7. Ad-free
8. Two-factor Authentication
9. Screen Sharing
10. Support for @mentions
11. VoiP Calls
12. Expiring Stories
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WhatsApp VS ARKNet
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Threema
Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.
112 Threema alternatives
+5
License model
- Paid • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
Top Threema Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Privacy focused
3. Encrypted Chat
4. Security focused
5. Integrated File Sharing
6. Ad-free
7. Cloud Sync
8. No Tracking
9. Encrypted Backup
10. Dark Mode
11. Multiple Account support
12. Two-factor Authentication
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Threema VS ARKNet
Is Threema a good alternative to ARKNet?
- Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to ARKNet.
- Threema is Paid and Open SourceARKNet is Paid and Proprietary
- Threema is Privacy focusedARKNet is not according to our users

Viber
Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere.
167 Viber alternatives
+4
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Samsung Galaxy Store
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- Android Wear
Top Viber Features
1. Desktop Sharing
2. Phone calls
3. VoiP Calls
4. Animated stickers
5. End-to-End Encryption
6. Dark Mode
7. Support for @mentions
8. Cloud Sync
9. Privacy focused
10. Voice Chat
11. Call Transfer
12. Secret chats
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Viber VS ARKNet
Is Viber a good alternative to ARKNet?

Molly
Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.
185 Molly alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Molly Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Secure Chat
3. No Tracking
4. Text messaging
5. Cloud Sync
6. Privacy focused
7. Ad-free
8. Dark Mode
9. SOCKS proxy client and server
10. Monero exchange
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Molly VS ARKNet
Is Molly a good alternative to ARKNet?

Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. Reach friends right on their phones, get and send messages fast, message everyone at once and more.
200 Facebook Messenger alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Android Wear
Facebook Messenger Features
1. VoiP Calls
2. Expiring Stories
3. Face Filter
4. Stickers
5. Messages
6. Text messaging
7. In-app Money Transfer
8. Private messaging
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Facebook Messenger VS ARKNet
Is Facebook Messenger a good alternative to ARKNet?

FluffyChat
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
184 FluffyChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Flathub
- Ubuntu Touch
- F-Droid
- iPad
- Snapcraft
- Android Tablet
FluffyChat Features
1. Matrix Protocol
2. Decentralized
3. Voice messages
4. End-to-End Encryption
5. Privacy focused
6. Security focused
7. Ad-free
8. Dark Mode
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FluffyChat VS ARKNet
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LINE
LINE is a Japanese proprietary application for instant messaging on smartphones and PCs. Line users exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, make free VoIP calls, and hold free audio or video conferences.
144 LINE alternatives
+2
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Google Chrome
LINE Features
1. IFTTT Integration
2. VoiP Calls
3. People nearby
4. Stickers
5. Voice Chat
6. Public groups chat
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LINE VS ARKNet
Is LINE a good alternative to ARKNet?