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Best Messenger alternatives

6 tools that do what Messenger does, ranked by our overall review score.

Why are you switching?
  1. WhatsApp7.4Free messaging and calling with default end-to-end encryption, used worldwideEasier than MessengerMore private than Messenger
  2. Telegram7.3Cross-platform cloud messaging with 200,000-member groups, channels and botsMore private than MessengerOpen source
  3. Viber6.9Messaging and calling app with E2E encryption, Communities and Viber OutMore private than Messenger
  4. Instagram6.7Meta's photo and video network: feed, Stories, Reels, messaging and shopping
  5. Facebook6.6The world's biggest social network: feed, Groups, Marketplace, Reels and Stories
  6. Zalo6.3Vietnam's dominant messaging and calling app, with a diary feed and OAs