What is the best alternative to WhatsApp?

Best WhatsApp alternatives

The best WhatsApp alternative is Google Meet: Video calls in the browser, no install. Other good options are FaceTime, Signal, Zoom.

Our pick

Video calls in the browser, no install.

Free plan + paid Web, Android, iPhone 1 ad network · 2 trackers

Good

Apple's video calls. Android users can join by link.

Built in iPhone, Mac, Web No ads · No trackers

Good

The private messenger. Nonprofit, encrypted.

Free Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Linux No ads · No trackers

Good

Meetings standard. Free group calls stop at 40 minutes.

Free plan + paid Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone 7 ad networks · 9 trackers

Good

Encrypted between Apple devices.

Built in iPhone, Mac No ads · No trackers

Good

Communities with voice rooms and channels.

Free plan + paid Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone No ads · 2 trackers

Good

Big groups and channels. Not encrypted by default.

Free plan + paid Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Linux, Web No ads · No trackers