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. Kontalk is a secure instant messenger, allowing you to send and receive text, image and voice messages (other file types coming soon) to and from other Kontalk users completely free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. WireMin is a decentralized network built by the people, for the people, and of the people. Enjoy full privacy and security with end-to-end encryption on a network without central servers. Your data stays under your control—free from censorship, surveillance, and exploitation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. Graph Messenger is an UNOFFICIAL messaging app that uses Telegram's API and add new features like real multi account system, download manager and time line.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. VoceChat icon
     2 likes

    Private social media. Embed a self-hosted Discord alternative under your site.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. MeetVap icon
     3 likes

    MeetVap is a fully functional messaging and calling platform for iOS, Android, and the web, with private and group chats, voice and video calls, stories, file sharing, privacy controls, and self-hosting support.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Online
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  6. Spreed icon
     8 likes

    Spreed is the worldwide unified web conferencing service offering integrated web and telephone conferencing. It is based on Flash Player. Free service includes 3 attendees and max 1.5h meetings. Single events or monthly service can be purchased.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  7. Meshenger icon
     7 likes

    A true P2P phone application for voice and video calls. No Internet access needed, no registration, not advertisment or calling back "home". Scan each others QR-Code and call each other. This works in over local networks such as community and company networks or at...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  8. Radar is a private messenger with built-in Bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network. It is a fork of Signal and keeps Signal's end-to-end encryption. Radar is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Signal Messenger, LLC.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. BiP Messenger icon
     2 likes

    With BiP, you can send pictures and videos, documents, audio files, locations as well as text messages. Holding the microphone button is enough to send the audio recording.?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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  10. Beekeeper icon
     1 like

    Beekeeper is an award-winning digital workplace app that connects dispersed workforces, combining operational systems and internal communication channels within one secure, intuitive employee portal.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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