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The best alternative to WhatsApp is Conversations, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WhatsApp and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to WhatsApp are Delta Chat, Linphone, ArcaneChat and Franz.

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  1. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     103 likes

    Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].

    155 Conversations alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Conversations as an Alternative to WhatsApp
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    Positive
    9

    It is open source, using the XMPP protocol, you can host your own (XMPP) server, it has a nice layout and much more...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Third Opinion
    Positive
    1

    Any centralistic program like whatsapp is moot:

    WHY on earth would you rely on a single company... that on top has the worst reputation? The answer strongly with IQ, I am afraid ;)

    Conversations is federalistic, it can use any provider, like email. Its encryption is solid and you can check the source yourself.

    Quite possibly it helps you to get rid of that IQ60 folks that keeps pestering you to use whatsapp :D

    Samenaga
    Positive
    0

    You can pick your own server or even self-host.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Conversations is a great WhatsApp alternative.

    • Conversations is Free and Open SourceWhatsApp is Free and Proprietary
    • Conversations is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWhatsApp is not according to our users
  2. Delta Chat icon

    Delta Chat

     62 likes

    Provides a chat experience over email, with all messages and contacts stored on user devices, open source code, group media support, and compatibility with any provider. No central servers, no tracking, works without SIM, and can be used by anyone just via email.

    79 Delta Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Linphone

     143 likes

    Linphone is one of the most famous open source softphones in the world. It is fully SIP-based, for all calling, presence and IM features.

    81 Linphone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ArcaneChat

     15 likes

    ArcaneChat is a Delta Chat client and was created with a focus on usability, good user experience, and saving data plan. Also the app usually experiments with new features that eventually might get added to the official Delta Chat client.

    18 ArcaneChat alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. Franz icon

    Franz

     120 likes

    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    69 Franz alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Franz as an Alternative to WhatsApp
    Guest
    Negative
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    Franz is not a messaging application, it just allows you to group up multiple messaging apps like messenger, whatsapp, slack etc

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Franz icon

    • Some users think Franz is a great WhatsApp alternative, some don't.

    • Franz is Freemium and Open SourceWhatsApp is Free and Proprietary
  8. Status icon

    Status

     22 likes

    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    175 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    Gajim

     67 likes

    The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
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  11. Olvid icon

    Olvid

     10 likes

    The most secure messaging app in the world.

    159 Olvid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Olvid as an Alternative to WhatsApp
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    Positive
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    It's a very good alternative to whatsapp because it's end-to-end encrypted, open-source, no backdoor, no ad. Olvid care about privacy and don't need any information to use it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Olvid is Freemium and Open SourceWhatsApp is Free and Proprietary
    • Olvid is Privacy focusedWhatsApp is not according to our users
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    twinme

     5 likes

    twinme messenger protects your identity & intimacy: no information to identify you and your contacts; relationships under your full control are private, non-transferable.

    5 twinme alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. SchildiChat icon

    SchildiChat

     14 likes

    SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Kaidan

     4 likes

    Kaidan is a simple, user-friendly Jabber/XMPP client providing a modern user interface using Kirigami and QtQuick. The back-end of Kaidan is written in C++ using the QXmpp XMPP client library and Qt 5.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flathub
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    Adamant Messenger

     8 likes

    The most secure and anonymous messenger, encrypted with Blockchain.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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