LINE Alternatives

LINE is described as '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' and is a very popular Video Calling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to LINE for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and iPad apps. The best LINE alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LINE are Telegram, Element, WhatsApp and Jami.

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  1. Google Voice icon

    Google Voice

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    Google Voice gives you one number for all your phones, voicemail organized in an email format, free US long distance calls, low rates on international calls, and many free calling features, including transcripts, call blocking, call screening, conference calling, SMS, and more.

    38 Google Voice alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Google Voice Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Dedicated phone number
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Transcribe Voicemails
    5.  Call forwarding
    6.  SMS Messaging
    7.  Audio Conferencing
    8.  Video Conferencing
    9.  Encrypted VoIP calls

    Google Voice VS LINE

     
  2. Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

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

    220 Telegram X alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
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    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 VS LINE

     
  4. Trillian icon

    Trillian

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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.

    152 Trillian alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

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

    Trillian VS LINE

     
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    WeChat

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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.

    160 WeChat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

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

     
  7. FaceTime icon

    FaceTime

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    FaceTime is a video calling software feature developed by Apple for the iOS and Mac OS.

    135 FaceTime alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    FaceTime Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Native application
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Integrated into iOS

    FaceTime VS LINE

     
  8. Empathy icon

    Empathy

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    Empathy is a messaging program which supports text, voice, video chat, and file transfers over many different protocols. You can tell it about your accounts on all those services and do all your chatting within one application.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Discontinued

    Empathy is currently unmaintained. Last version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Empathy Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Xmpp
    4.  SIP
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Voice Chat

    Empathy VS LINE

     
  10. SchildiChat icon

    SchildiChat

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    SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Matrix Protocol

    SchildiChat VS LINE

     
  11. Olvid icon

    Olvid

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    The most secure messaging app in the world.

    168 Olvid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    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 VS LINE

     
  12. Status icon

    Status

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    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    185 Status alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Stickers

    Status VS LINE

     
  13. Snapchat icon

    Snapchat

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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    121 Snapchat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Top Snapchat Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Friend Tagging
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  GPS Location Sharing
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Face Filter
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Passkey Support
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Expiring Stories

    Snapchat VS LINE

     
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    64Gram

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    64Gram (unofficial Telegram Desktop).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Welcome Screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Native application
    11.  Telegram
    12.  QT Based

    64Gram VS LINE

     
  15. Utopia icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IS flagIceland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Take advantage of uMail - a secure alternative to classic email.

    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 VS LINE

     
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