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Unofficial whatsapp web desktop client for OSX, Linux and Windows. Build with Electron.

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WhatsApp Desktop alternatives page was last updated Oct 6, 2024
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  1. Telegram icon
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    Telegram

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    Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple, and free. It is like SMS, but more powerful.

    288 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    Telegram iOS #1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Chat
    2.  Stickers
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Large File Transfer
    5.  Instant Messaging
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Video Calling
    8.  Multi Device Support
    9.  Channels
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Bots
    12.  Secret chats
    13.  Animated stickers
    14.  Integrated File Sharing
    15.  Folders
    16.  Private Chat
    17.  Video Conferencing
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    Telegram VS WhatsApp Desktop

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    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to WhatsApp Desktop.

    • Telegram is the most popular free alternative to WhatsApp Desktop.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryWhatsApp Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWhatsApp Desktop is not according to our users
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    WhatsApp

     839 likes
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    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.

    254 WhatsApp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Instant Messaging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Custom Backgrounds
    6.  Based on phone number
    7.  Stickers
    8.  Sync with Google Drive
    9.  Notifications
    10.  Push Notifications
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Two-factor Authentication
    13.  Screen Sharing
    14.  Support for @mentions
    15.  VoiP Calls
    16.  Expiring Stories
    17.  Multiple languages
    18.  Voice messages
    19.  Data export/import
    20.  Data transfer
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  4. Telegram X icon
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    Telegram X

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

    220 Telegram X alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

     8 likes
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    Feature rich WhatsApp web client based on Qt WebEngine for Linux Desktop

    Whatsie Key features

    Light and Dark Themes with automatic switching Customized Notifications & Native Notifications Keyboard Shortcuts BuiltIn download manager Mute Audio, Disable N.

    23 Whatsie alternatives
    Whatsie screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Whatsie Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Self Destructing Messages
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Expiring Stories
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  QT Based
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    Whatsie VS WhatsApp Desktop

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    • Whatsie is the most popular Open Source alternative to WhatsApp Desktop.

    • Whatsie is Free and Open SourceWhatsApp Desktop is also Free and Open Source
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    aTalk

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    An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

    211 aTalk alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Built-in player
    7.  Stickers
    8.  Speech Recognition
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Support ZRTP
    11.  Built-in Photo editor
    12.  Multiple languages
    13.  Integrated File Sharing
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