Alternative apps to Telegram:
  • 3.1
    17 votes
    Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Android
  • 4.2
    2279 votes
    Download the latest version of WhatsApp Messenger for free. Enjoy texts, voice notes and free phone calls.
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • 4.1
    644 votes
    Make calls, send messages and much more - freely and securely. Viber works on most Android and iOS devices, as well as Mac and Windows computers.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • 3.9
    359 votes
    The WhatsApp desktop app makes your Windows or Mac the ultimate messaging machine. Link up to 4 devices and multiple phones. The app does not require your phone to be online.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS
  • 4.2
    131 votes
    Send free one-on-one and group texts to your friends anytime, anywhere! LINE is available for a variety of smartphone devices and even your PC.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • 4.3
    1537 votes
    Free text messaging and free video calls with more than 300 million people. Now also available for Windows and Mac desktop computers.
    • Freeware
    • Multiple OS
  • 4
    304 votes
    Snapchat is the fastest way to share a moment with friends. You control how long your friends can view your message - simply set the timer up to ten seconds and send.
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • 4.1
    998 votes
    BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) is the best way to connect and share instant messages, pictures and more for free, in real time.
    • Freeware
    • Android, iOS
  • 4.5
    35 votes
    Franz is your messaging app for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, Telegram and many many more.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 3.7
    12 votes
    KakaoTalk is a fast and multifaceted messaging app. Send messages, photos, videos, voice notes and your location for free. Make chatting extra fun with an array of emoticons and sticker collections.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Not rated yet
    0 votes
    Beeper Cloud is fast and free. A single app to chat on iMessage, WhatsApp, and 13 other networks. You can search, snooze, or archive messages. And with a unified inbox, you'll never miss a message again.
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • 4.7/5
    3 votes
    Experience the free messenger that everyone's talking about.
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • Not rated yet
    0 votes
    Threema is the world's best-selling secure messenger and keeps your data out of the hands of hackers, corporations, and governments.
    • Commercial
    • Android, iOS
  • 1/5
    1 votes
    Houseparty is the face-to-face social network where you can connect with the people you care about most.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Android, iOS