WhatsApp Alternatives

WhatsApp is described as 'Free messaging without SMS fees, web sync, and multimedia sharing, supporting group and video chats, available on iPhone, Android, and desktop' and is a leading instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WhatsApp for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Web-based apps. The best WhatsApp alternative is Wire. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wire or Signal. Other great apps like WhatsApp are Telegram, Element, Threema and Matrix.

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WhatsApp alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple Watch, Open Source, Windows Phone, Kindle Fire, Android, Self-Hosted and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WhatsApp.
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  1. MyChat icon

    MyChat

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    MyChat provides LAN/on-premise deployment, file sharing, calls, task boards, forums, integrations, and admin control without moving company conversations to a public cloud.

    38 MyChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • UA flagUkraine
    MyChat Client for Windows
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  2. Low icon

    Low

     2 likes

    Live video texting you can do from anywhere without being overheard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Honk icon

    Honk

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    Honk is the new way to chat with your friends in real-time, with messages shown live as you type!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. EchoId icon

    EchoId

     2 likes

    EchoId is a privacy-focused messaging platform designed for secure and real-time communication. It combines encrypted messaging, voice/video calling, and a lightweight architecture to deliver a fast and reliable chat experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • IN flagIndia
    EchoId screenshot 1
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  7. WWChat icon

    WWChat

     4 likes

    Indie Chat / Messenger for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. QuickCall.com icon

    QuickCall.com

     1 like

    QuickCall.com lets you call and chat free to other app users in 18 countries, plus make cheap international and long distance calls to any country in the world. This app was a finalist for the 2016 Appy Awards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. AnySend AI icon

    AnySend AI

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    Video AI-Based Calls | AnySend AI-Based Instant Multimedia Messenger - Securely Send Anything You Want, Anytime You Want, in Anyway Your Want.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. TeamSense icon

    TeamSense

     1 like

    TeamSense is the leading app-free, text-based digital platform developed to connect hourly workers and their employers. Created by manufacturing veterans from Whirlpool, General Motors, Alcoa, General Mills and Boston Consulting Group whose understanding of what keeps a factory...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    TeamSense screenshot 1
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  12. Toky icon

    Toky

     12 likes

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

    66 Toky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
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  14. Textie Messaging icon

    Textie Messaging

     2 likes

    Textie Messaging is the unlimited text and photo messaging app for Android and iOS. If you and a friend are still paying to text each other, try using Textie Messaging instead—and communicate for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Textie Messaging screenshot 1
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  15. Messenger Kids icon

    Messenger Kids

     6 likes

    Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app designed for kids to connect with close friends and family from their tablet or smartphone. Kids can only connect with parent-approved contacts, which creates a more controlled environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • US flagUnited States
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