HeyTell Alternatives

HeyTell has been discontinued. Similar apps include Telegram, which has a free version. Other options are WhatsApp, Zulip, LINE and Telegram X. You're spoiled for choice with Group Chat Apps like HeyTell: we list more than 25 alternatives for Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.

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  1. Telegram icon
     2171 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.

    356 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Linux Mobile
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Telegram Desktop
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  2. WhatsApp icon
     866 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.

    302 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
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  3. Zulip icon
     277 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.

    260 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    Zulip screenshot 1
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  4. LINE icon
     109 likes

    LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.

    155 LINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
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  5. Telegram X icon
     39 likes

    An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.

    225 Telegram X alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  6. Tinode icon
     10 likes

    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    160 Tinode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    iOS client
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  7. Airchat icon
     2 likes

    Airchat is a voice-based social media platform similar to a social walkie-talkie. It encourages concise speech without the need for emojis or memes. It automatically transcribes voice clips to text, however, it does not offer editing options.

    20 Airchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. aTalk icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. The application is a push-to-talk (PTT) walkie-talkie for consumers and business and available for Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Windows PC, rugged mobile devices and two-way radios.

    36 Zello Walkie Talkie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Phoner provides business owner, sales people, lawyers, doctors, police officers and others with a second phone number to protect their identity and also gives the convenience of multiple phone numbers on one device.

    130 Phoner Second Phone Number alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. This completely free walkie-talkie app online allows you to communicate quickly and easily with your friends. Go to the same radio frequency, push to talk and that's it! There is also a mobile iOS version and always 100% free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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