Hemlis AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to Hemlis is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Hemlis and many of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Hemlis are Telegram, WhatsApp, Threema and Viber.

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  1. Signal icon
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    Signal

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    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.

    221 Signal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video Calling
    5.  Instant Messaging
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Private messaging
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Encrypted Connection
    10.  Mobile friendly
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Desktop Application
    13.  Secure Chat
    14.  Stickers
    15.  GPLv3
    16.  Based on phone number
    17.  Protected by Password
    18.  VoiP Calls
    19.  Client side encryption
    Signal iconHemlis Icon

    Signal VS Hemlis

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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Hemlis.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hemlis.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceHemlis is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedHemlis is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon
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    Telegram

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    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.

    288 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    Telegram iOS #1
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    Telegram iOS #3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Instant Messaging
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Video Calling
    9.  Multi Device Support
    10.  Channels
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Bots
    13.  Secret chats
    14.  Cloud based
    15.  Animated stickers
    16.  Integrated File Sharing
    17.  Folders
    18.  Private Chat
    19.  Video Conferencing
    Telegram iconHemlis Icon

    Telegram VS Hemlis

    Is Telegram a good alternative to Hemlis?
     

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Hemlis.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryHemlis is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHemlis is not according to our users
  4. WhatsApp icon
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    WhatsApp

     839 likes
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    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.

    254 WhatsApp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    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.  Based on phone number
    7.  Stickers
    8.  Sync with Google Drive
    9.  Notifications
    10.  Push Notifications
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Ad-free
    13.  Two-factor Authentication
    14.  Screen Sharing
    15.  Support for @mentions
    16.  VoiP Calls
    17.  Expiring Stories
    18.  Multiple languages
    19.  Voice messages
    20.  Data export/import
    21.  Data transfer
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  5. Threema icon
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    Threema

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    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.

    118 Threema alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Confirm messages
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Image Sharing
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Two-factor Authentication
    13.  Encrypted calls
    14.  Voting
    15.  Secure Chat
    16.  Multiple languages
    17.  Integrated App lock
    18.  Encrypted Email
    Threema iconHemlis Icon

    Threema VS Hemlis

    Is Threema a good alternative to Hemlis?
     

    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to Hemlis.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceHemlis is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Threema is Privacy focusedHemlis is not according to our users
  6. Viber icon
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    Viber

     332 likes
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    Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere.

    168 Viber alternatives
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    +4
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Android Wear

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    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.  Voice Chat
    10.  Call Transfer
    11.  Secret chats
    12.  Hidden chat
    13.  Encrypted VoIP calls
    14.  Multiple languages
    Viber iconHemlis Icon

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  7. Facebook Messenger icon
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    Facebook Messenger

     227 likes
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    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    202 Facebook Messenger alternatives
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    Facebook Messenger screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
    Facebook Messenger iconHemlis Icon

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  9. Trillian icon
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    Trillian

     278 likes
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    Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.

    154 Trillian alternatives
    Trillian screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Trillian screenshot 1
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    +2
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    Trillian Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Messages
    4.  IMAP Support
    5.  POP3 Support
    Trillian iconHemlis Icon

    Trillian VS Hemlis

    Is Trillian a good alternative to Hemlis?
     

    • Trillian is the most popular SaaS alternative to Hemlis.

    • Trillian is Freemium and ProprietaryHemlis is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. LINE icon
    LINE icon

    LINE

     105 likes
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    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.

    147 LINE alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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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  11. WeChat icon
    WeChat icon

    WeChat

     105 likes
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    WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

    164 WeChat alternatives
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    +2
    WeChat screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    WeChat Features

    1.  In-app Money Transfer
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Talk radio
    5.  Stickers
    6.  People nearby
    7.  Voice messages
    WeChat iconHemlis Icon

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  12. imo icon
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    imo

     214 likes
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    Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.

    134 imo alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    imo screenshot 1
    imo screenshot 2
    +4
    imo screenshot 3

    imo Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Expiring Stories
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice messages
    imo iconHemlis Icon

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  13. Kik icon
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    Kik

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    Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.

    100 Kik alternatives
    Kik screenshot 1
    Stream and interact with your viewers in the live-chat or invite them in the guestbox.
    +5
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire

    Kik Features

    1.  Support for GIF
    2.  Chat Bot
    Kik iconHemlis Icon

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  14. IM+ icon
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    IM+

     110 likes
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    Chat everywhere! IM+ is the most widely used mobile IM app! Connect all-in-one to MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, AIM, Jabber, ICQ, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter on ALL popular mobile platforms.

    The widest selection of unique features that you won't find in any other IM client!.

    105 IM+ alternatives
    IM+ Web Messenger

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    IM+ Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    IM+ on iPad
    IM+ on iPhone
    +6
    IM+ on Blackberry
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