Kontalk Messenger AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

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

    222 Signal alternatives
    Signal screenshot 1

    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.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Private messaging
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Mobile friendly
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Desktop Application
    12.  Stickers
    Signal iconKontalk Messenger Icon

    Signal VS Kontalk Messenger

    Is Signal a good alternative to Kontalk Messenger?
     

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

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceKontalk Messenger is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedKontalk Messenger 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.

    290 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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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
    Telegram iconKontalk Messenger Icon

    Telegram VS Kontalk Messenger

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

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryKontalk Messenger is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKontalk Messenger is not according to our users
  4. WhatsApp icon
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    WhatsApp

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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.

    255 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.  Custom Backgrounds
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Expiring Stories
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Passkey Support
    WhatsApp iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  5. Zulip icon
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    Zulip

     202 likes
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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    234 Zulip alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Zulip screenshot 3

    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  Integrated File Sharing
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Third party integrations
    11. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    12.  Live topics
    Zulip iconKontalk Messenger Icon

    Zulip VS Kontalk Messenger

    Is Zulip a good alternative to Kontalk Messenger?
     

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

    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceKontalk Messenger is Free and Open Source
  6. Viber icon
    Viber icon

    Viber

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

    169 Viber alternatives
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    +4
    Viber screenshot 3

    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
    Viber iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  7. Molly icon
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    Molly

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    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    191 Molly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Text messaging
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  SOCKS proxy client and server
    9.  Monero exchange
    Molly iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  9. Conversations icon
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    Conversations

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    Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].

    157 Conversations alternatives
    Conversations screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Conversations screenshot 1
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    +4
    Conversations screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Encrypted Chat
    4.  Image Sharing
    5.  Supports XMPP
    6.  OMEMO
    7.  OpenPGP
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  GPG Encryption
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Self Destructing Messages
    12.  Dark Mode
    Conversations iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  10. FluffyChat icon
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    FluffyChat

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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    193 FluffyChat alternatives
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    FluffyChat screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Matrix Protocol
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Voice messages
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  VoiP Calls
    FluffyChat iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  11. Facebook Messenger icon
    Facebook Messenger icon

    Facebook Messenger

     229 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.

    203 Facebook Messenger alternatives
    Facebook Messenger screenshot 1
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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 iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  12. Telegram X icon
    Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

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

    222 Telegram X alternatives
    Telegram X screenshot 1
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    +3
    Telegram X screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Stickers
    4.  Channels
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Bots
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Cloud based
    12.  Chat Bot
    Telegram X iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  13. Olvid icon
    Olvid icon

    Olvid

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    The most secure messaging app in the world.

    172 Olvid alternatives
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    Olvid screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  VoiP Calls
    7.  Dark Mode
    Olvid iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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  14. Utopia icon
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    Utopia

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    Utopia P2P Ecosystem. Utopia is a feature-rich platform that is specifically designed to protect privacy of communication, confidentiality, and security of personal data. Utopia is a decentralized network, with no central server involved in data transmission or storage.

    50 Utopia alternatives
    Take advantage of uMail - a secure alternative to classic email.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    File transfer of any type is supported and is fully secure.
    Express your emotions, moods and feelings using original stickers, and a wide choice of smiles and emoticons.
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    See your photos and images using the built-in Image Viewer and share them with other users.

    Top Utopia Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Encrypted Email
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  P2P Network
    5.  Own crypto currency (CRP)
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  VoiP Calls
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  In-built Cryptocurrency Cryptons (CRP)
    11.  App lock option
    12.  Encrypted database
    Utopia iconKontalk Messenger Icon

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