{"id":110088,"date":"2018-10-16T20:23:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T20:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=110088"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:53:11","slug":"4-alternatives-to-whatsapp-for-chatting-with-your-friends-and-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/4-alternatives-to-whatsapp-for-chatting-with-your-friends-and-family\/","title":{"rendered":"4 alternatives to WhatsApp for chatting with your friends and family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While WhatsApp is a reliable and useful messaging app, it\u2019s important to realize that there are more fish in the sea. If WhatsApp doesn’t seem like quite the right fit, or if you just want to try something new, why not join another service? Here are some of WhatsApp\u2019s competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 alternatives to WhatsApp for chatting with your friends and family<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\r\n \"Viber\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Similar to WhatsApp in that it uses phone numbers to identify users, this app easily integrates with your address book and connects you to other users that you may know. It also lets you make calls when you have an internet connection.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n \"Facebook\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Facebook Messenger<\/span>\r\n Download Messenger<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Although many people use Facebook Messenger on a regular basis, it\u2019s not always immediately thought of as a replacement for WhatsApp. However, the Messenger app provides messaging and even calling services over the internet. The only drawback with this service is that it doesn\u2019t let you contact people who aren\u2019t on Facebook.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n \"Skype\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Skype<\/span>\r\n download free \u25ba<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n After recently merging user contacts with old MSN and Hotmail accounts, Skype has the power to connect users with a wealth of individuals. It\u2019s a great way to place a call for free or to send messages reliably using a Wi-Fi connection. One of the biggest differences with this service is that it requires individuals to approve contacts before starting chats.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n \"Kik\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Kik Messenger<\/span>\r\n download free<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n This is a basic but reliable and free messaging app that competes with WhatsApp. It's easy to use: you just register with an email address and choose a username. From there, you can either message individuals or in groups. Sometimes it\u2019s best to keep it simple.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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These apps are all comparable to WhatsApp, while offering a bit of variation. They\u2019re all great picks, so choose the one that suits your messaging needs the best!<\/p>\n\n\n

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