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The best alternative to WhatsApp is Fluxer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WhatsApp and loads of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to WhatsApp are Delta Chat, ZapFast, Conversations and Linphone.

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  1. Fluxer icon

    Fluxer

     57 likes

    Free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with private DMs, group chats, markdown, file sharing, video calls, screen sharing, moderation tools, quick search, custom emojis, CSS themes, AGPLv3 self-hosting, and multi-device access.

    40 Fluxer alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • European Union flagEU
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  2. Delta Chat icon

    Delta Chat

     91 likes

    Provides a chat experience over email, with all messages and contacts stored on user devices, open source code, group media support, and compatibility with any provider. No central servers, no tracking, works without SIM, and can be used by anyone just via email.

    96 Delta Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. ZapFast icon

    ZapFast

     16 likes

    WhatsApp, native and fast. ZapFast is a WhatsApp client written in Rust with egui. It uses whatsapp-rust for the WhatsApp Web protocol. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, links to your phone as a companion device, and has no browser engine.

    20 ZapFast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • Flatpak
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    ZapFast screenshot 1
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  6. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     107 likes

    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].

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  7. Linphone icon

    Linphone

     144 likes

    Linphone is one of the most famous open source softphones in the world. It is fully SIP-based, for all calling, presence and IM features.

    85 Linphone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    iOS Assistant
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  9. ArcaneChat icon

    ArcaneChat

     19 likes

    ArcaneChat is a Delta Chat client and was created with a focus on usability, good user experience, and saving data plan. Also the app usually experiments with new features that eventually might get added to the official Delta Chat client.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Franz icon

    Franz

     121 likes

    Centralize multiple chat and messaging services in one customizable interface, organize workspaces, receive synchronized notifications, manage multiple accounts per service, and easily access popular platforms on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Privacy controls included.

    82 Franz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
    Franz screenshot 1
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  11. Nextcloud Talk icon

    Nextcloud Talk

     36 likes

    Self-hosted communication platform with secure audio, video, chat, web conferencing, screensharing, advanced encryption, and metadata privacy, running on user-controlled servers, supporting web and mobile apps, and eliminating third-party data exposure.

    125 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Nextcloud Talk screenshot 1
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  12. Status icon

    Status

     24 likes

    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.

    182 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  13. Gajim icon

    Gajim

     68 likes

    The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

    68 Gajim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Xfce
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Gajim screenshot 1
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  14. Olvid icon

    Olvid

     12 likes

    Private messaging for everyone.

    167 Olvid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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