The Best Viber AlternativesTop Video Calling Apps & Instant Messengers like Viber

Viber is described as 'Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere' and is a very popular Video Calling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Viber for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best Viber alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Viber are Telegram, Element, Skype and Tox.

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  1. Signal icon
     1232 likes

    Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.

    219 Signal alternatives
    Signal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video Calling
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Private messaging
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Mobile friendly
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Desktop Application
    12.  Stickers
    Signal iconViber Icon

    Signal VS Viber

    Is Signal a good alternative to Viber?
     
    Comments about Signal as an Alternative to Viber
     
    Guest

    Open source, meaning audit is possible, verifiably secure end-to-end encryption, multiplatform.

    Positive commentFeb 12, 2018
    5
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    Signal icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Signal is a great Viber alternative.

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Viber.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Viber.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceViber is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedViber is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon
     2033 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...

    289 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
    Telegram iconViber Icon

    Telegram VS Viber

    Is Telegram a good alternative to Viber?
     
    Comments about Telegram as an Alternative to Viber
     
       
    maja_andersson

    As for me telegram is more easy and convenient.

    Top positive commentDec 6, 2017
    5
    Kim King

    Clear privacy policy. Unhacked till now. Does not require a mobile phone to be installed in another device. Bots, SuperGroups and Channels (similar to blogs). Synchronized between all devices. Free stickers.

    Tons of new features at every update.. and more !!

    Positive commentSep 11, 2019
    1
    Padaone

    Telegram is better in every way.

    Positive commentApr 8, 2019
    3
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    • Most users think Telegram is a great Viber alternative.

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Viber.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryViber is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedViber is not according to our users
  3. Element icon
     699 likes

    Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.

    295 Element alternatives
    Video calls for desktop and mobile

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federated
    4.  Team Collaboration
    5.  Encrypted Chat
    6.  Video Calling
    7.  Matrix Protocol
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Direct Messaging
    10.  Federation
    11.  Cloud Hosting
    12.  Simple installation
    Element iconViber Icon

    Element VS Viber

    Is Element a good alternative to Viber?
     
    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Viber.

    • Element is Freemium and Open SourceViber is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Element is Decentralized and Privacy focusedViber is not according to our users
  4. Skype icon
     2578 likes

    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.

    300 Skype alternatives
    Skype screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Calling
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    5.  Video Conferencing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    9.  Live Captions Translation
    10.  Voice messages
    11.  Multiple languages
    12. Microsoft Exchange icon  Exchange Integration
    Skype iconViber Icon

    Skype VS Viber

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  5. Tox icon
     547 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    208 Tox alternatives
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  P2P Network
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Dark Mode
    Tox iconViber Icon

    Tox VS Viber

    Is Tox a good alternative to Viber?
     
    Comments about Tox as an Alternative to Viber
     
    Guest

    Tox is free and far more secure than viber whats app skype zoom facebook messenger and a lot of the other liberty takers for a start... signal along with Tox is also a very good alternative..

    Positive commentOct 24, 2020
    0
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    Tox icon
    • Most users think Tox is a great Viber alternative.

    • Tox is Free and Open SourceViber is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tox is Decentralized, Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightViber is not according to our users
  6. WhatsApp icon
     842 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.

    251 WhatsApp alternatives
    WhatsApp screenshot 1
    WhatsApp screenshot 2
    +2
    WhatsApp screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    Top WhatsApp Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Custom Backgrounds
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Expiring Stories
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Passkey Support
    WhatsApp iconViber Icon

    WhatsApp VS Viber

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  7. Wire icon
     307 likes

    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.

    280 Wire alternatives
    Wire screenshot 1
    Wire screenshot 2
    +2
    Wire screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Video Calling
    3.  Encrypted Chat
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Encrypted calls
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  WebRTC
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11.  Voice messages
    Wire iconViber Icon

    Wire VS Viber

    Is Wire a good alternative to Viber?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks Wire is a great Viber alternative.

    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to Viber.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceViber is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedViber is not according to our users
  8. Mattermost icon
     247 likes

    Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.

    121 Mattermost alternatives
    Mattermost screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  On-premises software
    4.  Chat Bot
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  No Tracking
    Mattermost iconViber Icon

    Mattermost VS Viber

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  9. Zulip icon
     202 likes

    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.

    233 Zulip alternatives
    Zulip screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    Top Zulip Features

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

    Zulip VS Viber

    Is Zulip a good alternative to Viber?
     
  10. Element X icon
     23 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

    85 Element X alternatives
    Element X screenshot 1
    Element X screenshot 2
    +1
    Element X screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Matrix Protocol
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Voice Chat
    Element X iconViber Icon

    Element X VS Viber

    Is Element X a good alternative to Viber?
     
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