ZapFast AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like ZapFast

Apps similar to ZapFast include WhatsApp, which has a free version. Other options are Whatsie, WaEnhancer, Tinode and ZapZap. You can choose from more than 10 Instant Messengers like ZapFast for Linux, Android, the web, Mac and Windows.

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  1. WhatsApp icon
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    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    294 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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  2. Whatsie icon
     10 likes

    Whatsie is a native Linux desktop wrapper for WhatsApp Web, built on Qt and QtWebEngine. It brings WhatsApp out of the browser tab and into a proper desktop application with system integration, privacy controls, and customization options unavailable in a plain browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  3. WaEnhancer icon
     2 likes

    WaEnhancer is an Xposed module that enhances your WhatsApp experience.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. Tinode icon
     10 likes

    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    161 Tinode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    iOS client
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  5. ZapZap icon
     4 likes

    WhatsApp desktop application written in Pyqt6 + PyQt6-WebEngine.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  6. aTalk icon
     8 likes

    An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. Unofficial whatsapp web desktop client for OSX, Linux and Windows. Build with Electron.

    18 WhatsApp Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. WAToolkit icon
     1 like

    Never ever miss a WhatsApp notification again while you are on your desktop computer. This extension makes it possible to receive WhatsApp notifications even when there is no WhatsApp tab or Chrome window at all open.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  9. WhatsDesk is a unofficial client of Whatsapp. This project only insert a web whatsapp in a electron app and add desktop notification

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. 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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  11. Integrated WhatsApp functionality on the Desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Karere icon
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    Karere is a native GTK4 application that provides a seamless WhatsApp web experience integrated with your Linux desktop. Built with modern technologies like Libadwaita, Blueprint UI, and WebKitGTK 6.0, it offers a clean, responsive interface that follows GNOME design principles.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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