Messenger Alternatives for Android Tablet

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1. 

   

   Telegram

    2099 likes

   Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

   300 Telegram alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United Arab Emirates

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Android Auto
   • Linux Mobile
   • Android Wear
   • PortableApps.com
   • FreeBSD
   • Apple Car Play

   

   

   

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   brandonc

   Positive comment•Oct 15, 2017

   0

   backed by a non profit (compared to fb's reliance on ad dollars)

   tibi97427

   Positive comment•Jan 6, 2021

   0

   It's tidy, you want to search a link, a picture, a video : with messenger good luck, with telegram it's all organized.

   

   

   • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryMessenger is Free and Proprietary
   • Telegram is LightweightMessenger is not according to our users
2. 

   

   Element

    813 likes

   Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

   324 Element alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free Personal
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Snapcraft
   • Matrix.org
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • Cloudron

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   WhatsApp

    855 likes

   Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

   263 WhatsApp alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Android Auto
   • Android Wear
   • Apple Car Play
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   Tox

    569 likes

   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.

   220 Tox alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • BSD
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   Jitsi Meet

    293 likes

   Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

   159 Jitsi Meet alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application types

   • Video Calling
   • Instant Messenger

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Apple Watch
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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8. 

   

   SimpleX Chat

    105 likes

   Open-source messaging platform enabling private, identifier-free chats, encrypted group discussions, file and media sharing, plus audio and video calls. Employs double-ratchet protocol, stores user data on-device, protects metadata, and lets users self-host relay servers.

   76 SimpleX Chat alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Self-Hosted
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • Flatpak
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

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10. 

    

    Wire

     329 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

    290 Wire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    

    

    

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    Guest

    Positive comment•Mar 22, 2018

    -1

    It supports multiple apps, and has rich chat features and group chats

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Sep 23, 2019

    1

    It's secure. It doesn't spy on you. It makes money from enterprise customers, no shady business.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    

    

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceMessenger is Free and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedMessenger is not according to our users
11. 

    

    Jami

     248 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

    169 Jami alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    

    

    

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12. 

    

    Zulip

     271 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    235 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Group Chat

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    Delta Chat

     78 likes

    Provides a chat experience over email, with all messages and contacts stored on user devices, open source code, group media support, and compatibility with any provider. No central servers, no tracking, works without SIM, and can be used by anyone just via email.

    84 Delta Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Linux Mobile

    

    

    

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    Proton Meet

     26 likes

    Provides secure end-to-end encrypted video calls with privacy features such as background blur, noise reduction, and meeting locks, supports up to 50 free participants, guest links, ad-free use, seamless calendar integration, and multi-device access.

    21 Proton Meet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Video Calling
    • Web Conferencing

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    

    

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    Element X

     45 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    

    

    

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