Messenger Alternatives

Apps similar to Messenger include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp. There's no shortage of Instant Messengers like Messenger, with more than 100 alternatives for Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and iPad.

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  1. Caprine icon

    Caprine

     18 likes

    Caprine is an unofficial and privacy focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • NO flagNorway
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  2. Tribe Messaging icon

    Tribe Messaging

     6 likes

    Tribe is the easiest way to message. Just press and hold to record a message. Release to send.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • CA flagCanada
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  4. aTalk icon

    aTalk

     8 likes

    An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Rambox

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  6. Blitzz icon

    Blitzz

     2 likes

    Blitzz is a video powered, enterprise field service platform that quickly becomes the smart, system of record for all collaborative events between field techs, HQ support and end users of physical equipment in the field.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. White Noise Chat icon

    White Noise Chat

     4 likes

    White Noise aims to be the most secure private chat app on Nostr, with a focus on privacy and security. Under the hood, it uses the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol to manage group communications in a highly secure way.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Boltgram icon

    Boltgram

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    Boltgram is a fast, secure and nice messaging app that uses Telegram’s API. You can enjoy all the features of Telegram, such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, group chats, channels, bots, stickers, and more. But that’s not all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Librem Chat icon

    Librem Chat

     7 likes

    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. Stork IM icon

    Stork IM

     2 likes

    Open Source Android XMPP Client.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. Yandex Messenger icon

    Yandex Messenger

     2 likes

    Yandex.Messenger is an instant messenger app for friends and family. Get together with your loved ones, extended family, or people you know from your cooking class to quickly discuss anything in a matter of seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • RU flagRussia
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  13. Tauria icon

    Tauria

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    Fully end-to-end encrypted business collaboration platform that is the only on the market supporting E2EE HD video conference up to 100 participants.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  14. F

    FBMessenger

     5 likes

    FBMessenger is a stand-alone Facebook Messenger app for Linux, very similar to the official Messenger for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  15. NYNJA icon

    NYNJA

     1 like

    all-in-one Communication and Collaboration Platform. The NYNJA platform combines the benefits of instant chat, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, asset management collaboration, and much more, in one fast, easy and reliable platform.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Screen Sharing
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