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. SafeSwiss icon
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    SafeSwiss The world’s most effective end to end encryption security solution including P2P Voice, encrypted email, encrypted storage, ephemeral text chat, docs share & group chat for mobile phone devices and PC's.

    160 SafeSwiss alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  2. Secretly is a zero-knowledge encrypted messenger built for digital privacy and data protection. Communicate freely with identity control — no phone number or email address required.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. This app allows to exchange secure messages and communicate instantly with users connected to the same communication server software from mobile and desktop-based messaging clients. Instant messaging is strongly encrypted and archived on the IM server which is privately hosted...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  4. MyChat icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Low icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
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  6. Honk icon
     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. WWChat icon
     4 likes

    Indie Chat / Messenger for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. 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

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. 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

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

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

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Toky icon
     12 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. EchoId icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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