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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LINE alternatives page was last updated Sep 6, 2022
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  1. imo icon

    imo

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

    132 imo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    imo screenshot 1

    imo Features

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

    imo VS LINE

     
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    Speek!

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    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Speek! screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Anticensorship
    6.  Anonymous Chat
    7.  Peer-To-Peer

    Speek! VS LINE

     
  4. Google Chat icon

    Google Chat

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    Google Chat is an intelligent and secure communication and collaboration tool, built for teams. From ad-hoc messaging to topic-based workstream collaboration, Chat makes it easy to get work done where the conversation is happening.

    61 Google Chat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Chat screenshot 1

    Google Chat Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workspaces
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Collaborative Workspaces
    5.  Team Messaging
    6.  Calls

    Google Chat VS LINE

     
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    Hushed

    A mobile app providing temporary or permanent phone numbers, secure messaging, and anonymous communication. Manage multiple lines, and enjoy privacy features like caller ID masking and number burning, making it ideal for business...

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    VK Messenger

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    VK Messenger is a fast app for chatting. Stay in touch with friends in chats and calls.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    VK Messenger screenshot 1
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    VK Messenger Features

    VK Messenger VS LINE

     
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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
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    iPhone (2)
    iPhone (3)

    KakaoTalk Features

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

    KakaoTalk VS LINE

     
  8. Kik icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
    Kik screenshot 1
    Stream and interact with your viewers in the live-chat or invite them in the guestbox.
    Kik screenshot 3

    Kik Features

    1.  Support for GIF
    2.  Chat Bot

    Kik VS LINE

     
  10. Plus Messenger icon

    Plus Messenger

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    Plus Messenger is an messaging app that uses Telegram 's API. Plus Messenger has all of Telegram's features plus themes. Plus Messenger is free for android devices.

    59 Plus Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Plus Messenger screenshot 1

    Plus Messenger Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Supports Telegram
    5.  Based on phone number
    6.  File Storage
    7.  Telegram
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Secure Chat

    Plus Messenger VS LINE

     
  11. TeleGuard icon

    TeleGuard

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    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    157 TeleGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    TeleGuard screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Encrypted Connection
    6.  Stickers
    7.  Integrated File Sharing

    TeleGuard VS LINE

     
  12. Tinode icon

    Tinode

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    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).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    iOS client

    Tinode Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  React

    Tinode VS LINE

     
  13. Steam Chat icon

    Steam Chat

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    The Steam Chat app includes many key features of the desktop Steam client chat, including:

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
    Steam Chat screenshot 1
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    Steam Chat screenshot 3

    Steam Chat Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Text chat

    Steam Chat VS LINE

     
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    Hushed

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    A mobile app providing temporary or permanent phone numbers, secure messaging, and anonymous communication. Manage multiple lines, and enjoy privacy features like caller ID masking and number burning, making it ideal for business and personal use globally.

    33 Hushed alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Hushed screenshot 1
    Hushed screenshot 2
    Hushed screenshot 3

    Hushed Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Text messaging
    3.  Phone calls

    Hushed VS LINE

     

    • Hushed is the most popular commercial alternative to LINE.

    • Hushed is Paid and ProprietaryLINE is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Tango

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    Tango allows you to easily connect with friends & family or make new friends. Make video & voice calls, send text messages, play games, send music messages powered by Spotify and more all for free.

    97 Tango alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Tango screenshot 1
    Tango screenshot 2
    Tango screenshot 3

    Tango Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Earn Money
    3.  Meet new people

    Tango VS LINE

     
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