WhatsApp Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to WhatsApp is Signal, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Fluxer. You're spoiled for choice with Instant Messengers like WhatsApp: we list more than 100 alternatives for Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and the web.

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  1. nospeak icon
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    nospeak is a decentralized Nostr chat client for secure, private messaging. It is easy to use but has state of the art end-to-end encryption without metadata leakage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. FaceFlow icon
     12 likes

    FaceFlow is a free web-based application for video calling and group video calling. It also offers additional features such as chat rooms.

    95 FaceFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Blackberry 10
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  3. Wibrate icon
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    Wibrate Allows you to send text, audio, video and images to anyone, anywhere, anytime and Get free WiFi at your favourite establishments only with Wibrate WiFi through our free wibrate app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Good alternative?
     
  4. Neochat icon
     10 likes

    NeoChat is a client for Matrix, the decentralized communication protocol for instant messaging. It is a fork of Spectral, using KDE frameworks, most notably Kirigami, KConfig and KI18n.

    25 Neochat alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • KDE
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
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  5. Comfi App icon
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    Comfi App is made for cheap international calls both landline and cell phones. 98% cheaper calls are available worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. Free chat rooms no registration. Chat for free in many chat rooms. Meet single people and strangers online in retro style text online chat rooms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Flap-Chat icon
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    Flap chat is a messaging app which helps you to communicate with your loved ones by video calling, voice calling, or simply with real time messaging. All you need is just a good internet connectivity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. MeeTime icon
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    MeeTime is a free communication tool provided by Huawei for all-scenario devices. It provides Huawei users with audio and video calls and information exchange. It supports 1080p HD calls and can be streamed between Huawei smart screens, mobile phones, speakers, earphones...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. aTalk icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. AstraChat icon
     7 likes

    AstraChat is a standalone and lightweight Jabber (XMPP) client application for mobile and desktop that connects directly to your XMPP server without any proxies in-between.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
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  11. Secure your files and communication with the most advanced encryption system available in the market. Full anonymity, 100% security, ultimate privacy. Your photos, PDFs, passwords and communication fully encrypted at one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Tinychat icon
     11 likes

    Tinychat is a video chat site created to help you meet new people. Browse through the free video chat rooms to meet friends; or upgrade and create your own chat room! A free app download is required for all Apple mobile devices and some Android devices.

    59 Tinychat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Good alternative?
     
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