10 free applications to replace whatsapp

WhatsApp is, without a doubt, the queen application of instant messaging. But what happens if one day the application crashes, falls short in terms of functions or, simply, we want to try other options? Fortunately, there are many alternatives, with more features, improvements and options. We show you 10 of the best free messaging services, perfect to replace WhatsApp at any time.

1 - Telegram

He was born a few years ago as a great rival for WhatsApp, and has become one of the leading messaging applications. Telegram has more than 100 million active users and a score of 4.3 on the Play Store. It offers a design very similar to WhatsApp, but without a doubt, it surpasses it in options and communication possibilities.

Telegram offers an infinity of additions, the most outstanding are:

• Stickers or stickers
• Bots or automatic response systems
• The Channels
• Groups of 200 people
• The version to use with the computer without having to have the mobile nearby
• No weight limit to send files
• Self-destructing Messages
• Private Chats
• The ability to chat with someone without showing your phone number

Download free for Android or iOS

2 - WeChat

This application already has more than 700 million installations, and is one of the most popular in the Google Play Store. It has a very simple and intuitive user interface, as well as different possibilities such as group chats for up to 500 people, group video calls for up to 9 people, the possibility of sending any multimedia content, free voice calls, the possibility of sending stickers or stickers, etc. WeChat incorporates different functions such as ”˜” ™ friend radar ”™” ™, ”˜” ™ close people ”™” ™ or ”˜” ™ shake ”™.” ™ With these options they give us the possibility to find people with our same tastes and hobbies to be able to chat with them.

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3 - Google Allo

Less than a year ago, Google introduced its new instant messaging service. It offers some very interesting options that we have already seen in Telegram, such as the option to destroy messages, private chats, stickers, etc. But the good thing about this app is undoubtedly Google Assistant, Google's new virtual assistant is included in this app by default. We can chat and ask him countless things; like the weather, the closest restaurant or asking him to send you funny videos. The only downside is that the assistant is only available in English at the moment.

How could it be otherwise, Google Allo has an interface very well adapted to the type of design of the latest versions of Android. Easy to use, it's free. You only need to provide our phone number to log in. Perhaps the negative point of Allo (aside from the language of Assistant) is the lack of video calls. Although Google already has its own application for this, it would have been interesting to link it in some way directly with the messaging application.

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4 - IMO

IMO is a very simple chat and video call application. At IMO you can chat individually, in groups or with your roommates. In addition to high-quality voice and video calls, stickers or stickers and the possibility of sending multimedia files.

Download free for Android or iOS

5 - Facebook Messenger

Facebook launched Messenger as an option to chat from your mobile. It is connected to your social network user and you can chat with all your contacts. In Facebook Messenger we can also make video calls, send photos and videos, stickers, among others. It is also linked to the Facebook chat, so we can continue the message from within the social network. Messenger is available both on mobile devices and as a desktop version for Windows.

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6 - Viber

Viber launched as a free calling app, but it didn't take long for them to expand features to include chats and video calls. It is an intuitive application, easy to use and with many additions. It is currently available on almost all platforms, including Widnows 10 and automatically links to your contact list, showing those who already have this application installed.

Download free for Android or iOS

7 - Line

Line was launched in 2011, and it became one of the most popular instant messaging applications. They were pioneers in implementing stickers or colorful stickers on their chats. In fact, it is that it was the cause of its great initial success, especially in the Asian market. In addition, it offers high quality video calls, voice calls and other additions such as a note box, a section called ”˜” ™ my social network ”™” ™ where you can share photos and publications, and even a payment method. Line is available on different platforms, including smart watches.

Download free for Android or iOS

8 - Skype

Although Skype was born as a calling application, today it has become a copycat of WhatsApp. This application is used to communicate with our friends, family or coworkers. It offers the possibility of making calls, both from Skype to Skype and from Skype to a conventional telephone. Video calls and group chats are other strengths. Another good point about Skype is that it can be used via mobile, tablet or computer, both in desktop and Web versions.

Download free for Android or iOS

9 - Hangouts

Hangouts is another of Google's messaging applications. It was launched in May 2013 and has a fundamental advantage. It comes pre-installed on most Android phones. Despite that, its popularity is not that high compared to other competitors. The good thing about Hangouts is that it works with our Google account, and we can log in on practically any device. In addition, it strives to offer quality in calls and video calls. Its interface is simple and intuitive.

Download free for Android or iOS

10 - BBM

For the end we leave an application that lives its last blows. In its day, the BlacBerry messaging application enjoyed popularity although, yes, it only worked on their devices. With the fall of the brand and despite launching versions for Android and iPhones, the BBM application does not lift its head. It offers practically the same functions as the others (individual or group chats, video calls ”¦). But in this case, with some options that not all its competitors have, such as being able to delete messages and photos after sending them, self-destructing messages, stickers or feeds, among others. This application is free and we can find it for both mobile devices and computers.

Download free for Android or iOS