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. QuteCom icon
     16 likes

    QuteCom is a community of enthusiasts and developers, creating free software products related to communication over IP. The flagship product of the QuteCom project is a softphone which allows you to make free PC to PC video and voice calls, and to integrate all your IM contacts...

    49 QuteCom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  2. Hiboo icon
     2 likes

    See what your friends type while they're typing! Join the coolest messaging app and say hi to your friends in realtime!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  3. Onoff icon
     6 likes

    Get multiple phone numbers on your current phone, instantly. Onoff Numbers work with your regular SIM card & monthly contract - switch them ‘on’ or ‘off’ to control your availability and access them from any smartphone.

    43 Onoff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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  4. Emoty icon
     4 likes

    Emoty is a messaging application with emphasis on simplicity, freedom and safety. It's a client for RetroShare network, hence use the same decentralized, Friend-to-Friend network structure with end-to-end encryprtion.

    27 Emoty alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Voip Stunt icon
     2 likes

    VoipStunt is a free program that uses the latest technology to bring free and high-quality voice communications to people all over the world. When you use the free VoipStunt software, you can call regular phones in various popular destinations for free or call at an incredible...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  6. Ayttm icon
     12 likes

    Ayttm is an instant messaging (aka chat) client that provides all-in-one chat functionality for several major instant messaging services from one simple program. Ayttm "Contacts" allow you to refer to several accounts of the same person from a single contact name...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. CamVoice icon
     2 likes

    CamVoice is a Free Live Video Chat Rooms Live Text Chat and Video Calls Website and Mobile App for Android. Meet new friends and random strangers guest access without registration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Google Chrome
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  8. GO SMS Pro icon
     23 likes

    GO SMS PRO brings you cool UI, fast and convenient SMS/MMS experience. GO SMS Pro (yet FREE) is a huge enhancement for stock messaging app, much faster and more functions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Wear
    Good alternative?
     
  9. c0nnect icon
     1 like

    c0nnect messenger - the easy to use xmpp/jabber client with a bunch of unique features!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android Wear
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Blitzz icon
     2 likes

    Blitzz is a video powered, enterprise field service platform that quickly becomes the smart, system of record for all collaborative events between field techs, HQ support and end users of physical equipment in the field.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. Klubraum icon
     1 like

    Klubraum is the WhatsApp replacement for your whole club. Instead of a dozen group chats, a scheduling poll and a spreadsheet for carpools, clubs, teams and community groups run their communication and organisation in one app — for the board, coaches, members and parents.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Mac
    • Online
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  12. A server-less network video phone that is powered by DirectX for real-time video streaming. SSuite UltraCam Video Phone was designed to be a server-less communicator for use within any LAN or Wi-Fi network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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