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. Vidii icon
     4 likes

    If you’ve ever wanted to send more than just an emoji or gif while chatting to express exactly how you feel, Vidii, lets you do it with short video clips from movies, tv, and the internet. We let you say more than just typed words.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  2. RebTel icon
     5 likes

    Rebtel is a communication software that enables free calls between Rebtel users and low-cost international calls to non-Rebtel users. It works with WiFi, 3G, and local minutes. The software offers low-cost calls to any phone number, with rates significantly lower than typical...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Windows Phone
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  3. Video4sure icon
     11 likes

    With group calls up to 256 users, Video4sure is an easy way to make video calls or setup group meetings. No need to register, install or pay. As soon as you visit the home page, it generates a unique invite link that you can share with your contacts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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  4. Shopot icon
     2 likes

    Shopot is a next-generation secure messenger designed for those who prioritize privacy, autonomy, and freedom from corporate or governmental surveillance. Unlike conventional messaging apps, Sh?pot operates entirely on proprietary infrastructure, with no reliance on third-party...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. Cnectd icon
     2 likes

    Cnectd is a mobile messaging and social networking application for smart phones. Cnectd lets you chat across iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Symbian devices. In addition Cnectd allows you to find new friends in your area, share media with your contacts and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
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  6. Zinc connects everyone, allowing organizations to reduce mean time to repair, boost customer satisfaction and improve employee engagement.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Chatzy icon
     6 likes

    Chatzy is a free private chat service which you can use to communicate with people you already know or people who visits your blog or website. With Chatzy you can create a chatroom and send out email invitations very quickly and easily. No registration is required.

    71 Chatzy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Gem Space icon
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    Gem Space - is news and blogs, chats and calls, business communities and friendly communication with like-minded people. We make sure that all our users feel secure: our chats are encrypted, calls are protected and communication spaces are private or public, as desired.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Vidyo icon
     11 likes

    Vidyo provides software-based collaboration technology and product-based visual communication products. The company's VidyoConferencing products are the first in the videoconferencing industry to take advantage of the H.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Camfrog icon
     12 likes

    Free live webcam video chat room software for multiple desktop platforms including mobile platforms like iOS and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  11. Zom icon
     3 likes

    Zom's security and privacy features are powered by the amazing foundation created by the ChatSecure project, and works with other great apps like Conversations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Phoner icon
     16 likes

    Softphone for VoIP, CAPI und TAPI. This application enables voice connections to landline, cellular network and VoIP. Phoner can be used as softphone on stationary and mobilecomputer devices attached to anlogue or digital (ISDN) subscriber lines and as SIP client.

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    46 Phoner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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