WeChat is described as 'Complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WeChat for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best WeChat alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WeChat are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp.
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].
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.
Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.
An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.
LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.
FaceTime is a video calling software feature developed by Apple for the iOS and Mac OS.
Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.
Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.
A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.
SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.
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Telegram X is just an alternative client to Telegram. Basically the same functionality. I prefer Nekogram.