Alternative apps to Facebook Messenger:
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WhatsApp desktop makes your Windows/Mac the ultimate messaging machine. Link up to 4 devices and 1 phone, but the app no longer requires your phone to be online.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS
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Zoom is a free HD meeting app with video and screen sharing for up to 100 people.
- Freeware
- Windows
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Over 1 billion users love Instagram! It's a free, fun, and simple way to make and share gorgeous photos on your Android.
- Freeware
- Android
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Facebook Messenger Free, the official Facebook app, allows you to instantly reach friends and create rooms with your contacts.
- Freeware
- Android/iOS
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50 million users love Kik! It's the fast, simple, and personal smartphone messenger that connects you to everyone you love to talk to.
- Freeware
- Android/iOS
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Duo is a one-to-one video calling mobile app for everyone – designed to be simple, reliable and fun so you never miss a moment.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Android/iOS
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This official 'Lite' Facebook Messenger app is designed to be more efficient with data and work in all network conditions, especially slower mobile connections.
- Freeware
- Android
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Caprine is a privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Linux
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Securely connect, collaborate, and celebrate from anywhere. With Google Meet, everyone can safely create and join high-quality video meetings for groups of up to 250 people.
- Freeware
- Android
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Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet.
- Freeware
- macOS
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Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends.
- Freeware
- macOS
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Always stay connected with the new desktop app for Hangouts on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and ChromeOS.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Linux
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Houseparty is the face-to-face social network where you can connect with the people you care about most.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Android/iOS