Paltalk AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Group Chat Apps

The best Group Chat alternative to Paltalk is Skype, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Paltalk and 17 are Group Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Group Chat App alternatives to Paltalk are WhatsApp, Wire, Zulip and FaceTime.

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Paltalk is an instant messaging service that enables users to communicate via internet chat, voice and video chat. It offers chat rooms and the ability for users to create their own public virtual chat room.

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  1. Skype icon
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    Skype

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    Skype is the most popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.

    309 Skype alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
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    Top Skype Features

    1.  Video Calling
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Microsoft Office integration
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  Video Conferencing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  IFTTT Integration
    10.  Live Captions Translation
    11.  Voice messages
    12.  Multiple languages
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    • Skype is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Paltalk.

    • Skype is the most popular free alternative to Paltalk.

    • Skype is Freemium and ProprietaryPaltalk is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Skype is LightweightPaltalk is not according to our users
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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.

    254 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.  Instant Messaging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Custom Backgrounds
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Screen Sharing
    10.  Support for @mentions
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Expiring Stories
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  4. Wire icon
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    Wire

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    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    282 Wire alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Wire Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  VoiP Calls
    6.  Encrypted calls
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Privacy focused
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  WebRTC
    11.  Secure File Sharing
    12.  Voice Chat
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    • Wire is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Paltalk.

    • Wire is the most popular Open Source alternative to Paltalk.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourcePaltalk is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedPaltalk is not according to our users
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    Zulip

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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.

    231 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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    Top Zulip Features

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

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

    139 FaceTime alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
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  7. LINE icon
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    LINE

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    LINE is a 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.

    147 LINE alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome

    LINE Features

    1.  IFTTT Integration
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  People nearby
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Public groups chat
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  9. Whereby icon
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    Whereby

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    Video conversations with up to 8 people in your browser - no downloads, no login. Just name your channel and you are on. Works in all modern browsers, even mobile.

    134 Whereby alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Whereby Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No installation
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5.  Google docs integration
    6.  Trello integration
    7.  Anonymous Email
    8.  Web-Based
    9.  Anonymous Chat
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  10. Tinode icon
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    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).

    178 Tinode alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    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
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  11. aTalk icon
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    aTalk

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

    211 aTalk alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Top aTalk Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Support for Themes
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Built-in player
    9.  Stickers
    10.  Speech Recognition
    11.  DNSSEC
    12.  Support ZRTP
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  12. Mixsii icon
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    Mixsii

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    Free Video Chat Rooms for teens, adults, family, and friends.

    87 Mixsii alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mixsii Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  Private messaging
    4.  Mobile friendly
    5.  Private Chat
    6.  WebRTC
    7.  Web-Based
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  13. Pinngle icon
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    Pinngle

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    Pinngle is a secure messenger app with free messaging, voice calls, video chat, & public channels. Our focus is on quality & worldwide accessibility.

    261 Pinngle alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Pinngle Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Reduce mobile data usage
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Channels
    8.  Stickers
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  14. Skype Lite icon
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    Skype Lite

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    Skype Lite lets you send free text messages and make voice & video calls even under limited network conditions.

    217 Skype Lite alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Skype Lite Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Reduce mobile data usage
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