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, iPad, Windows and Web-based apps. The best WhatsApp alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WhatsApp are Telegram, Element, Wire and Tox.

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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, Self-Hosted, Open Source, Windows Phone, EU, Blackberry and Android. 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. Mobimi icon

    Mobimi

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    Experience global connectivity like never before with Mobimi! Our app offers secure, high-quality international calling to any phone or landline worldwide, even if they don’t have the Mobimi app. Purchase and top-up our Mobimi Data Roaming eSIMs directly in-app to enjoy seamless...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
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  2. PinU icon

    PinU

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    PinU is a local messaging app that helps you message your friends when they are nearby, so that you never miss out again.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Easily discover when your friends are nearby and even message them when they're not around.
    Message your friends on the go.
     
  4. GYachI icon

    GYachI

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    GyachE Improved (GyachI) is a fork from Gyach Enhanced Yahoo! client for Linux operating systems. This Yahoo! client supports almost all of the features you would expect to find on the official Windows Yahoo!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Google Chat

    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin...

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  6. MeetFox icon

    MeetFox

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    MeetFox helps you maximize your most valuable asset - time. It is an end-to-end meeting platform that combines appointments scheduling, in-browser video calls, and secure client payments with invoicing.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
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  7. YAATA SMS icon

    YAATA SMS

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    YAATA is influenced by the true spirit of Android. It is a SMS/MMS app that has so much to offer. You can personalize and configure this app to your definition of the perfect app. YAATA SMS is very powerful, reliable and the speed of the app is on another level.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. OnMail (The Voice Chat) icon

    OnMail (The Voice Chat)

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    Send free (1) voice messages to your near and friends. Video demonstration: http://youtu.be/qA7a_RlE0rY Listen to the messages from your friends.  Grace notifications you can start a voice chat.  Long duration message, only limited by memory and the mailbox of the .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  10. Retro Aim Server

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    Retro AIM Server is an instant messaging server that revives AOL Instant Messenger (and ICQ!) clients from the 2000s.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. AVAILO icon

    AVAILO

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    AVAILO is a business communication app for teams. One place for internal and external communications, open groups for your team members, service providers and customers, with real time messaging, share emails, folders and files, in a simple way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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