WhatsApp Alternatives for Windows Phone

WhatsApp is not available for Windows Phone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Windows Phone alternative is WeChat, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WhatsApp and 14 are available for Windows Phone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Phone alternatives to WhatsApp are XMPP, Unigram, textPlus and Tencent QQ.

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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. 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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Free messaging without SMS fees, web sync, and multimedia sharing, supporting group and video chats, available on iPhone, Android, and desktop.

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WhatsApp alternatives page was last updated May 27, 2025
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  1. WeChat icon
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    WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

    160 WeChat alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    WeChat Features

    1.  In-app Money Transfer
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Talk radio
    5.  Stickers
    6.  People nearby
    7.  Voice messages

    WeChat VS WhatsApp

     
  2. XMPP icon
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    XMPP, or Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, is an open standard for instant messaging and real-time communication, allowing for message exchanges between any two entities on the Internet. It's known for its decentralized and extensible nature.

    39 XMPP alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted

    XMPP Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    XMPP VS WhatsApp

     
  3. Unigram icon
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    The Telegram client optimized for the Windows 10 platform, built by the community for the community.

    36 Unigram alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox

    Unigram Features

    1.  Supports Telegram
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Telegram
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Channels
    7.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    8.  Stickers
    9.  Chat Bot

    Unigram VS WhatsApp

     
  4. textPlus icon
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    textPlus is the best way to send unlimited text messages from your android, iPhone, iPod, kindle, and windows devices with your textPlus phone number free and calling for just pennies.

    52 textPlus alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    textPlus Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  Text messaging

    textPlus VS WhatsApp

     
  5. Tencent QQ icon
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    Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, and has over 856.2 million users. In April 2010, QQ.com ranked 10th overall in Alexas internet rankings.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook

    Tencent QQ Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Video Conferencing

    Tencent QQ VS WhatsApp

     
  6. mySMS icon
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    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.

    29 mySMS alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome

    mySMS Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Sms from PC
    4.  Send & Receive SMS
    5.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    6. Evernote icon  Evernote integration

    mySMS VS WhatsApp

     
  7. ringID icon
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    Free calls, send messages, update status,Share stickers, secret chat and can send image, voice and video . Available for iOS, Android, Windows, Desktop and web.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone

    ringID Features

    1.  Secret chats

    ringID VS WhatsApp

     
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