Open-source app for end-to-end encrypted messaging and payments where each real person holds exactly one account. No phone number, no email.
Platforms
- Android
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
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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Alternatives list
FamilyChat is a dedicated messaging app built for families to stay closely connected—without the clutter, noise or distractions of general chat apps.
Platforms
- Android
BiiB (pronounced “beep”) is an AI-powered messaging app that works like your standard chat app but automatically translates messages in real-time between users while delivering near-perfect translation accuracy using advanced AI.
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
United States
City of Hats is a secure messaging platform introducing a new concept called location-controlled messaging.
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
Canada
A private calendar-based chat platform for groups and one-to-one conversations with no registration or phone number required, a dedicated chat room for every calendar day & automatic message deletion.
Platforms
- Online
Germany
EU
Treebal is a French eco-friendly communication platform providing secure messaging, voice and video with end-to-end encryption and a decentralized design.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Since
- Since 2026
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- Android
France- EU
Mooji makes it effortless to share what you’re up to, how you’re feeling, where you are, or even start a conversation—all with just a few taps on your wrist. No texts, no noise - just a quiet connection with the people who matter most.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Since
- Since 2025
Platforms
- Apple Watch
- United States
We keep repeating things in chat. Things get lost. With Lyncus, a household management chat app, things actually get done.
Platforms
- Android
Netherlands- EU
AfriCallShop lets you call any phone number in Africa and 150+ countries worldwide at the lowest per-minute rates. No subscription, no contract — you only pay for the minutes you use.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Since
- New
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- France
- EU
Make secure, international calls from your browser. No app needed. Cheap, fast, and perfect for calling banks, embassies, and family abroad.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Since
- Since 2025
Platforms
- Online
United Kingdom
Cross-platform multilingual chat and calling app with translated subtitles, AI voice playback, guest links and an upgraded LLM for more natural translations.
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Italy- EU
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ETHOS is a secure web app for one-to-one chat, group chat, and file transfer. It uses hybrid quantum-safe key exchange, direct WebRTC when possible, and encrypted relay fallback when networks get in the way.
Platforms
- Online
- Canada
