Alternative apps to Facebook Messenger:
  • 389 votes
    WhatsApp for Windows & Mac 2.2524.4.0
    The WhatsApp desktop app makes your Windows or Mac the ultimate messaging machine. Link up to 4 devices and multiple phones. The app does not require your phone to be online.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS
  • 32 votes
    Zoom 6.5.3
    Zoom is a free video meeting and screen sharing app for up to 100 people.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • 1083 votes
    Facebook Messenger for Android 514.0.0.44
    Facebook Messenger Free, the official Facebook app, allows you to instantly reach friends and create rooms with your contacts.
    • Freeware
    • Android, iOS
  • 370 votes
    Google Duo 310.0.77082
    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
  • 39 votes
    Google Meet for Android 312.0.77453
    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
  • 1140 votes
    Instagram for Android 379.1.0.43
    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
  • 2.3/5
    3 votes
    Caprine Facebook Messenger 2.60.1
    Caprine is a privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 141 votes
    Kik Messenger 15.68.1
    Kik is your place to chat and message with all of your friends and to make new ones, no matter who you are or what device you're using.
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • 29 votes
    Skype for Mac 8.138.0.214
    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
  • 88 votes
    Facebook Messenger Lite for Android 338.0.0.3
    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
  • 13 votes
    Yahoo! Messenger 3.0 for Mac
    Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends.
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • 2.7/5
    3 votes
    Line for Windows 9.8.1
    There are no limits. Call and message as much as you want.
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • 5/5
    5 votes
    Google Hangouts 38.0.372644034
    Always stay connected with the new desktop app for Hangouts on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and ChromeOS.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 2.5/5
    4 votes
    Facebook Messenger Kids for Android 270.1.0.43
    Facebook's Messenger for Kids.
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • 1/5
    1 votes
    Houseparty 1.43.5
    Houseparty is the face-to-face social network where you can connect with the people you care about most.
    • Freeware
    • Windows, macOS, Android, iOS