Messenger for WhatsApp Alternatives

Apps similar to Messenger for WhatsApp include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Tox. You're spoiled for choice with Instant Messengers like Messenger for WhatsApp: we list more than 100 alternatives for Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.

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  1. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     257 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    155 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. ZapFast icon

    ZapFast

     13 likes

    WhatsApp, native and fast. ZapFast is a WhatsApp client written in Rust with egui. It uses whatsapp-rust for the WhatsApp Web protocol. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, links to your phone as a companion device, and has no browser engine.

    19 ZapFast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • Flatpak
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     44 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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    CloudTalk.io

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  6. Rakuten Viber icon

    Rakuten Viber

     337 likes

    Offers secure messaging with end-to-end encryption, unlimited free calls, group chats for up to 250 members, rich media sharing, emoji reactions, AR lenses, self-destruct messages, affordable international calls, community channels, and robust privacy across devices.

    181 Rakuten Viber alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • JP flagJapan
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  7. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     107 likes

    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].

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  9. Messenger icon

    Messenger

     232 likes

    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.

    209 Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Meta Quest
    • Kindle Fire
    • Chrome OS
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. Trillian icon

    Trillian

     279 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. Franz icon

    Franz

     121 likes

    Centralize multiple chat and messaging services in one customizable interface, organize workspaces, receive synchronized notifications, manage multiple accounts per service, and easily access popular platforms on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Privacy controls included.

    82 Franz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
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  12. FaceTime icon

    FaceTime

     91 likes

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

    143 FaceTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  13. Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

     40 likes

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

    222 Telegram X alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates
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  14. LINE icon

    LINE

     109 likes

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

    150 LINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • JP flagJapan
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  15. Cwtch icon

    Cwtch

     15 likes

    Cwtch - (a Welsh word roughly translating to “a hug that creates a safe place”) is a decentralized, privacy-preserving, multi-party messaging protocol that can be used to build metadata resistant applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • CA flagCanada
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