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. FortKnoxster icon
     9 likes

    FortKnoxster is a multidevice easy-to-use private and secure messaging, calling, crypto wallet and cloud storage, using advanced end-to-end encryption and leveraging on blockchain technology.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Tribe is the easiest way to message. Just press and hold to record a message. Release to send.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. Quicksy icon
     10 likes

    A spin-off of the popular Jabber/XMPP client Conversations with automatic contact discovery.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. mySMS icon
     13 likes

    mysms Messenger is a completely free messaging service that supports texting on your smartphone, computer and tablet. mysms works cross-platform and is always free of charge. Stay connected with your friends and family no matter where they are.

    31 mySMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  5. Messenger for WhatsApp™ (WA Messenger) is a wrapper for WhatsApp Web. It loads WhatsApp Web in toolbar popup UI and has badge icon text notification for all new conversations (even if toolbar popup is closed).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
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  6. BBM Enterprise enterprise messenger offers faster communication, collaboration and decision making while providing enhanced security over corporate data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
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  7. jami-commander (jc for short) is a simple but convenient CLI-based Jami client app for setting up accounts and swarms as well as sending.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Tencent QQ icon
     26 likes

    QQ is a widely used Chinese instant messaging service developed by Tencent, offering chat, voice, and video communication. It integrates social networking features like groups, forums, and customizable avatars to enhance user interaction.

    53 Tencent QQ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook
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  9. Cyph icon
     11 likes

    Quantum-resistant encrypted messaging, video/audio calls, and file transfers in the browser with optional registration and no downloads required.

    38 Cyph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. ToTok icon
     Like

    Free, unlimited, HD voice and video calls for everyone! Enjoy group video calls with up to 20 participants at ToTok. Top-rated video calling app for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  11. MOMO BOARD icon
     1 like

    MOMO BOARD let you instantly create your own community message board from mobile app or desktop website for free. It combines message board, chat and cloud storage (10 Gb) into one seamless application for efficient community communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. ZapZap icon
     4 likes

    WhatsApp desktop application written in Pyqt6 + PyQt6-WebEngine.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Good alternative?
     
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