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. Wisaw icon

    Wisaw

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    This is the most minimalistic social sharing possible, yet, it's probably the most relevant one as well. It's relevant in time and space. You only see what may potentially matter to you. You do not choose what you see.

    42 Wisaw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Wisaw VS WeChat

     
  2. Numbers Station icon

    Numbers Station

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    Secure messenger that protects against NSO Group (Pegasus) & Cytrox (Predator) from exploiting your iOS device via "zero-click" exploit chains. These exploits are easily delivered via other messaging apps like iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, etc. Protection for those at the highest risk.

    16 Numbers Station alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Self Destructing Messages
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Real time collaboration

    Numbers Station VS WeChat

     
  4. Toky icon

    Toky

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    Virtual phone system for businesses with inbound and outbound calls, CRM integrations, virtual phone numbers, SMS and more.

    66 Toky alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Toky Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Click to call
    3.  SMS API
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Call recording
    6.  WebRTC
    7.  Phone calls
    8.  IVR
    9.  Sms from PC
    10.  Integration with CRMs

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    • Toky is the most popular commercial alternative to WeChat.

    • Toky is Paid and ProprietaryWeChat is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. WowApp icon

    WowApp

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    WowApp helps you do good through the Power of Sharing. We share all revenues with you. WowApp Messenger is free and you can receive earnings without ever spending money.

    130 WowApp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    WowApp Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Earn Money
    3.  Integrated File Sharing

    WowApp VS WeChat

     

  6. Signal-FOSS

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    A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.

    51 Signal-FOSS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Private messaging
    6.  GPLv3
    7.  Secure Chat
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Centralized model repository
    10.  Protected by Password
    11.  Forward Secrecy
    12.  International Numbers

    Signal-FOSS VS WeChat

     
  7. Silent Phone icon

    Silent Phone

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    Silent Phone – Secure Encrypted Video & Voice Mobile Phone Calls

    You now have the ability to have secure encrypted phone calls between Silent Circle members, anywhere, anytime, with complete control.

    Make a secure call as easy as an ordinary call and be sure of real safety.

    65 Silent Phone alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Silent Phone Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Voice Chat
    4.  User Management
    5.  Encrypted calls
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Support ZRTP

    Silent Phone VS WeChat

     
  9. Graph Messenger icon

    Graph Messenger

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    Graph Messenger is an UNOFFICIAL messaging app that uses Telegram's API and add new features like real multi account system, download manager and time line.

    47 Graph Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Graph Messenger VS WeChat

     
  10. Zalo icon

    Zalo

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    Zalo is a Vietnamese instant messaging multi-platform service developed by VNG Corporation.

    28 Zalo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • Online
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    Zalo Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  End-to-End Encryption

    Zalo VS WeChat

     
  11. VK Me icon

    VK Me

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    The Official VK Messenger.

    33 VK Me alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    VK Me VS WeChat

     
  12. mySMS icon

    mySMS

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    mysms Messenger is a completely free messaging service that supports texting on your smartphone, computer and tablet. mysms works cross-platform and is always free of charge. Stay connected with your friends and family no matter where they are.

    29 mySMS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    On Mac

    mySMS Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Sms from PC
    4.  Send & Receive SMS
    5.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    6. Evernote icon  Evernote integration

    mySMS VS WeChat

     
  13. Chatxp icon

    Chatxp

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    Chatxp.com offers an online service that pairs you with other people based on age, gender, country and topic. We offer instant messaging, photo sharing and video chatting with your match.

    33 Chatxp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Chatxp screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Official website/service is unavailable.

    Chatxp Features

    1.  Random Chat

    Chatxp VS WeChat

     
  14. Axolotl icon

    Axolotl

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    Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...

    38 Axolotl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch
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    Axolotl Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption

    Axolotl VS WeChat

     
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