WeChat Alternatives

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, Windows, Web-based and Mac 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.

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WeChat alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WeChat.
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WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

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WeChat alternatives page was last updated Apr 18, 2024
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  1. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    196 FluffyChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Matrix Protocol
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Voice messages
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Two-factor Authentication

    FluffyChat VS WeChat

     
  2. Messenger icon

    Messenger

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    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.

    203 Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    Messenger screenshot 1
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    Messenger Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Face Filter
    3.  Expiring Stories
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Messages
    6.  Text messaging
    7.  In-app Money Transfer
    8.  Private messaging

    Messenger VS WeChat

     
  4. Franz icon

    Franz

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    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.

    74 Franz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Franz screenshot 1

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Lightweight wrapper
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Slack client
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Franz VS WeChat

     
  5. Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

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

    222 Telegram X alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Stickers
    4.  Channels
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Bots
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Cloud based
    12.  Chat Bot

    Telegram X VS WeChat

     
    Comments about Telegram X as an Alternative to WeChat
    Sam Lander
    Positive •Jul 2, 2023
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    Telegram X is just an alternative client to Telegram. Basically the same functionality. I prefer Nekogram.

    WeChat Icon
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    • Telegram X is Free and ProprietaryWeChat is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Telegram X is Privacy focusedWeChat is not according to our users
  6. FaceTime icon

    FaceTime

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

    135 FaceTime alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    FaceTime screenshot 1

    FaceTime Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Native application
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Integrated into iOS

    FaceTime VS WeChat

     
  7. LINE icon

    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    LINE screenshot 1
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    LINE Features

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

    LINE VS WeChat

     
  9. Status icon

    Status

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    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.

    187 Status alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
    Status screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Stickers

    Status VS WeChat

     
  10. Olvid icon

    Olvid

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    The most secure messaging app in the world.

    170 Olvid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Olvid screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  VoiP Calls
    7.  Dark Mode

    Olvid VS WeChat

     
  11. Snikket icon

    Snikket

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    Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.

    31 Snikket alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
    Snikket screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Public groups chat
    11.  Supports XMPP
    12.  Xmpp

    Snikket VS WeChat

     
  12. Kosmi icon

    Kosmi

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    Kosmi is a free real time application and communication platform that offers voice, text and video calls along with games and applications such as SNES Party, NES Party, OpenArena, Poker, Virtual Cardtables, Synced YouTube and Cowatch Video.

    150 Kosmi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Kosmi screenshot 1

    Kosmi Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Game Streaming

    Kosmi VS WeChat

     
  13. 64Gram icon

    64Gram

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    64Gram (unofficial Telegram Desktop).

    65 64Gram alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Welcome Screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Native application
    11.  Telegram
    12.  QT Based

    64Gram VS WeChat

     
  14. Snapchat icon

    Snapchat

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    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.

    121 Snapchat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Snapchat screenshot 1
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    Top Snapchat Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Friend Tagging
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  GPS Location Sharing
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Face Filter
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Passkey Support
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Expiring Stories

    Snapchat VS WeChat

     
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