Whakarere is described as 'A python gtk4 application with a WebKit web view wrapped around web.whatsapp.com' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to Whakarere for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Flathub, Mac, Windows and Flatpak apps. The best Whakarere alternative is ZapFast, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Whakarere are Whatsie, ZapZap, WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsDesk - WhatsApp Client.
WhatsApp, native and fast. ZapFast is a WhatsApp client written in Rust with egui. It uses whatsapp-rust for the WhatsApp Web protocol. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, links to your phone as a companion device, and has no browser engine.
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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.
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Unofficial whatsapp web desktop client for OSX, Linux and Windows. Build with Electron.
WhatsDesk is a unofficial client of Whatsapp. This project only insert a web whatsapp in a electron app and add desktop notification
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).
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.
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WhatsApp Web To Go lets you access WhatsApp Web on your mobile phone or tablet. It has full support for sending audio and pictures / video. With a clean and easy interface it's fun to use - it even shows up as running on an Android phone...
