The best WhatsApp alternatives

Olvid suits people or organizations seeking messaging across mobile and desktop platforms without providing personal details to operate.

It suits people looking for messaging across mobile and desktop platforms, with encrypted messages, calls and groups.

Jami may suit people seeking private messaging and calls across desktop and mobile devices without creating an account with personal information.

Wire may suit organizations that need encrypted communication and collaboration across devices.

Crypho suits organizations in finance, energy, government, law enforcement, legal and other fields with security requirements.

Telegram may suit people who want messaging across devices, large groups, or broadcast channels.

Delta Chat may suit people looking for free messaging across mobile and desktop, with default end-to-end encryption and support for multiple profiles…

Signal suits people who want private messaging and internet calls across mobile and desktop platforms.

It suits people seeking crypto tools and private messaging without phone or email registration.

Briar suits activists, journalists, and others who need private communication across online and offline connections.

Cwtch suits people seeking encrypted peer-to-peer messaging across desktop and Android.

FluffyChat may suit people looking for a free Matrix-based alternative to centralized messaging apps.

Viber suits people who want messaging and calls across mobile and desktop, as well as admins who need large Communities with moderation controls.