Hemlis Alternatives

Hemlis is described as 'Heml.is — The Beautiful & Secure Messenger' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Hemlis for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Mac apps. The best Hemlis alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hemlis are Telegram, WhatsApp, Threema and Viber.

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  1. 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
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    Stream and interact with your viewers in the live-chat or invite them in the guestbox.
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire

    Kik Features

    1.  Support for GIF
    2.  Chat Bot
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  2. Wickr icon
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    Wickr

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    Wickr is a free end-to-end encrypted text, video, picture and voice messenger with full sender control.

    106 Wickr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Wickr Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Self Destructing Messages
    3.  Private Chat
    4.  Built-In Proxy
    5.  Secret chats
    6.  Photographic filters
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    Discontinued

    Wickr will not accept user registrations for Wickr Me after December 31, 2022, and will discontinue Wickr Me on December 31, 2023.

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  4. IM+ icon
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    IM+

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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
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    IM+ on Blackberry
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  5. GroupMe icon
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    GroupMe

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    Group messaging platform owned by Microsoft. It's absolutely free, whether you're talking to a group of friends, or texting with one person. Best of all, it works on nearly every phone, via push or SMS. With GroupMe, it's easy to reach anyone, anytime, anywhere.

    44 GroupMe alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    GroupMe Features

    1.  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Microsoft Teams Integration
    3.  Team Messaging
    4.  SMS Messaging
    5.  Video Conferencing
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  6. Instantbird icon
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    Instantbird

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    Instantbird is an instant messaging client based on Mozilla XULRunner and the open source library libpurple created by the software developers of Pidgin . Over 250 add-ons allow user customization of, and addition of, features.

    44 Instantbird alternatives
    Overall look and feel - Windows

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Preferences window, theme selector
    Conversation window - Linux, Mac and Windows
    +6
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    Instantbird Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  IRC
    5.  Xmpp
    Discontinued

    Site last updated 2013. Site security certificate expired April 2017.

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  7. Kontalk Messenger icon
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    Kontalk Messenger

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    Kontalk is a secure instant messenger, allowing you to send and receive text, image and voice messages (other file types coming soon) to and from other Kontalk users completely free of charge.

    59 Kontalk Messenger alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted

    Kontalk Messenger Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  OpenPGP
    Discontinued

    The last version is from July 2020, and the app is not available anymore in the Google Play Store. It can still be downloaded from F-Droid though.

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    • Kontalk Messenger is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Hemlis.

    • Kontalk Messenger is Free and Open SourceHemlis is Freemium and Proprietary
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    mySMS

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    mysms Messenger is a completely free messaging service that supports texting on your smartphone, computer and tablet. mysms works cross-platform and is always free of charge. Stay connected with your friends and family no matter where they are.

    30 mySMS alternatives
    On Mac

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Android (1)
    Android (2)

    mySMS Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Sms from PC
    4.  Send & Receive SMS
    5.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    6.  Evernote integration
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  10. Tencent QQ icon
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    Tencent QQ

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    Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, and has over 856.2 million users. In April 2010, QQ.com ranked 10th overall in Alexas internet rankings.

    61 Tencent QQ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook

    Tencent QQ Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Video Conferencing
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  11. Handcent SMS icon
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    Handcent SMS

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    Handcent SMS is a free enhanced SMS and MMS application for Android.

    41 Handcent SMS alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Wear

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Driving Mode
    3.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    4.  SMS Messaging
    5.  Speech Recognition
    6.  Task Scheduling
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  12. KakaoTalk icon
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    KakaoTalk

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    KakaoTalk is a phone number based messenger service that allows users anywhere in the world to chat one-to-one or in a group for free. (no SMS service)

    91 KakaoTalk alternatives
    iPhone (1)
    iPhone (2)
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    iPhone (3)

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    KakaoTalk Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Push Notifications
    3.  Voice Chat
    4.  Based on phone number
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Secret chats
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  13. Talkatone icon
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    Talkatone

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    Talkatone gives you free calls, text messages, real-time location sharing and picture sharing to Facebook and Google friends, or any phone number in US.

    58 Talkatone alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Talkatone Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Text messaging
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  14. AQQ Instant Messanger icon
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    AQQ Instant Messanger

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    AQQ is a Polish (but available in English) multiprotocol instant messenger with support of: AQQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Tlen and ICQ. It has many great features like: one tabbed message window for all conversations; quick search for contacts; file sending (even through FTP thanks to...

    31 AQQ Instant Messanger alternatives
    Default skin.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AQQ Instant Messanger Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    Camel skin.
    Black Vista Skin
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 3.0.2.82, released in November 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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