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, Windows, iPad 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 Video Calling Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Apple Watch, Open Source, EU, Windows Phone, Self-Hosted, Windows and Blackberry. 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. VoceChat icon
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    Private social media. Embed a self-hosted Discord alternative under your site.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. WaEnhancer icon
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    WaEnhancer is an Xposed module that enhances your WhatsApp experience.

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  3. Handcent SMS icon
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    Handcent SMS is a free enhanced SMS and MMS application for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Wear
     
  4. Secure messenger that protects against NSO Group (Pegasus) & Cytrox (Predator) from exploiting your iOS device via "zero-click" exploit chains. These exploits are easily delivered via other messaging apps like iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, etc. Protection for those at the highest risk.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Spreed icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. SameTeam icon
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    SameTeam is a free group planning and communication app designed to help groups organize events and stay on the same page. It combines event creation, RSVP tracking, topic-based group chats, shared calendars, and reminders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  7. BiP Messenger icon
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    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.?

    192 BiP Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
     
  8. Beekeeper icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. JusTalk icon
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    With JusTalk you will experience the most crystal clear video calls, voice calls, group calls and conference calls. It's easy for everyone to use Facebook account or mobile phone number to start a JusTalk video call, voice call or group chat.

    58 JusTalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Converse is a messaging app for decentralized, secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Built on the XMTP network, Converse lets you own your conversations and take them anywhere whenever you want, ensuring your most important messages—the ones you never want to lose or be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
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