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Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Messenger Alternatives
Messenger is described as 'Offers group video calls, voice calls, and instant messaging with photo sharing, real-time notifications, and location mapping for seamless connectivity' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Messenger for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Mac apps. The best Messenger alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Messenger are Telegram, Element, Discord and Pidgin.
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Messenger alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows Phone, EU, Open Source, Kindle Fire, Linux, Group Chat and Symbian S60. 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 Messenger.
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FamilyChat is a dedicated messaging app built for families to stay closely connected—without the clutter, noise or distractions of general chat apps.
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MESSAGING-FIRST PLANNING: Your chat is now your command center. Plan hangouts, create tasks, and coordinate schedules without ever leaving the conversation. When someone says "let's grab dinner this week," you're already halfway there.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Online
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A lightweight desktop client for Facebook Messenger on Mac. Built after Meta discontinued their official desktop app. Runs as a native macOS application - no browser needed.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
Retro AIM Server is an instant messaging server that revives AOL Instant Messenger (and ICQ!) clients from the 2000s.
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