textPlus AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Calling Apps

The best Video Calling alternative to textPlus is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to textPlus and 19 are Video Calling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Calling App alternatives to textPlus are Telegram, WhatsApp, Wire and Zulip.

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  1. Signal icon
     1426 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    235 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Android Auto
     
  2. Telegram icon
     2102 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    301 Telegram alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
     
  3. WhatsApp icon
     856 likes

    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.

    264 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Wire icon
     329 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

    290 Wire alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Zulip icon
     271 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    235 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Whereby icon
     78 likes

    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.

    127 Whereby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. TextNow icon
     19 likes

    TextNow helps its users stay connected by providing them with a free, unlimited text and calling app that is fit for every budget - even $0.

    27 TextNow alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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  8. Tinode icon
     10 likes

    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).

    159 Tinode alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Tango icon
     30 likes

    Offers free global video and voice calling, group chat with up to 50 participants, in-app messaging that bypasses SMS plans, music clip sharing via Spotify, photo editing, gaming and gifts, animated messages, mini-games during calls, and centralized media gallery.

    95 Tango alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Text Me! icon
     9 likes

    TextMe is an easy to use messaging application that allows you to send unlimited text, voice, pics, video messages to any mobile phone number in United States, Canada, Mexico, China and more than 40 countries in the World for FREE.

    23 Text Me! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
     
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