Messenger Alternatives

Messenger is described as 'Offers group video calls, voice calls, and instant messaging with photo sharing, real-time notifications, and location mapping for seamless connectivity' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Messenger for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and iPad apps. The best Messenger alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Messenger are Telegram, Element, Pidgin and Tox.

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  1. LivnList icon

    LivnList

     2 likes

    Get your friends to do things with LivnList™, the fun and easy way to organize, share and discover what you and your friends want to do.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  2. aMSN icon

    aMSN

     24 likes

    aMSN is a free open source MSN Messenger clone. aMSN attempts to emulate the look and feel of Windows Live Messenger, and supports many of its features.

    Offline Messaging Voice Clips Display pictures Custom emoticons Multi-.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    aMSN screenshot 1
     
  4. Video4sure icon

    Video4sure

     11 likes

    With group calls up to 256 users, Video4sure is an easy way to make video calls or setup group meetings. No need to register, install or pay. As soon as you visit the home page, it generates a unique invite link that you can share with your contacts.

    39 Video4sure alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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  6. Hiboo icon

    Hiboo

     2 likes

    See what your friends type while they're typing! Join the coolest messaging app and say hi to your friends in realtime!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Hiboo screenshot 1
     
  9. Gem Space icon

    Gem Space

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    Gem Space - is news and blogs, chats and calls, business communities and friendly communication with like-minded people. We make sure that all our users feel secure: our chats are encrypted, calls are protected and communication spaces are private or public, as desired.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Gem Space screenshot 1
     
  10. MyChat icon

    MyChat

     2 likes

    MyChat provides LAN/on-premise deployment, file sharing, calls, task boards, forums, integrations, and admin control without moving company conversations to a public cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    MyChat Client for Windows
     
  11. Emoty icon

    Emoty

     4 likes

    Emoty is a messaging application with emphasis on simplicity, freedom and safety. It's a client for RetroShare network, hence use the same decentralized, Friend-to-Friend network structure with end-to-end encryprtion.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Pinger icon

    Pinger

     14 likes

    Pinger lets you text and talk free with the people you care about most, anywhere on the planet. Tap a picture and you'll see all of your communications—texts, pics, calls, voicemails—all in one place.

    64 Pinger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Pinger screenshot 1
     
  13. Roger icon

    Roger

     4 likes

    Roger is the best way to talk with with friends and family. It’s a free walkie-talkie style app that connects you to anyone in your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Roger screenshot 1
     
  14. Root icon

    Root

     2 likes

    Facilitates community collaboration through voice, video, and text chat, integrated docs and tasks, configurable channels, roles, and permissions, seamless mobile and desktop access, rapid message reactions, file sharing, and notification controls for groups.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Root screenshot 1
     
  15. AChatRoom icon

    AChatRoom

     2 likes

    Allows users to connect using either text or webcam for video conferencing. Reliable chat room open all day and night allowing people to connect online.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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