{"id":155149,"date":"2021-01-14T11:30:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T08:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/"},"modified":"2021-01-14T11:30:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T08:30:22","slug":"the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/","title":{"rendered":"#The 5 Best Alternatives to WhatsApp"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aee7ea8ac3d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aee7ea8ac3d1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/#Signal\" >Signal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/#Telegram\" >Telegram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/#Discord\" >Discord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/#Keybase\" >Keybase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-best-alternatives-to-whatsapp\/#Threema\" >Threema<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The 5 Best Alternatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709278\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/whatsapp-alternatives-installed-on-an-android-smartphone.jpg\" alt=\"Android user downloading WhatsApp alternatives\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/paulo-brazil-january-10-2021-cell-1890752191\" data-credittext=\"Leonidas Santana\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/paulo-brazil-january-10-2021-cell-1890752191\">Leonidas Santana\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>WhatsApp has become ubiquitous with mobile messaging, but it\u2019s not for everyone. If you\u2019re suffering from WhatsApp fatigue or you don\u2019t like the privacy issues with this Facebook-owned app, here are the best WhatsApp alternatives you should look into.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signal\"><\/span>Signal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Signal-Private-Messenger-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to WhatsApp alternatives, Signal is at the forefront. Its popularity is largely because of the company\u2019s stance on user privacy. Signal is an end-to-end encrypted app, just like WhatsApp. The messaging service promises that all your data is encrypted and can\u2019t be viewed by Signal or third parties. It\u2019s a relatively small company run by a not-for-profit organization and survives on donations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Signal, and Why Is Everyone Using It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What sets Signal apart, though, is the fact that the app is open source. All of its code is available online and is up for public scrutiny. This means that if there is any privacy issue in Signal, it can be checked by security experts. In fact, WhatsApp\u2019s in-house encryption system is built using Signal\u2019s code.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to user experience, Signal is quite similar to WhatsApp, and won\u2019t be a big hurdle switching from WhatsApp to Signal. They both have a similar interface for sending messages, creating groups, making group voice and video calls (up to eight participants), sending stickers, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Signal is available on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/signal-private-messenger\/id874139669\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/signal-private-messenger\/id874139669\">iPad<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/signal.org\/download\/windows\/\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/signal.org\/download\/macos\/\">Mac<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/signal.org\/en\/download\/\">Linux<\/a>. The app can be used for free, and all you need to sign up is your phone number.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Telegram\"><\/span>Telegram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Telegram-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Telegram has been touted as the best alternative for WhatsApp for a long time now because of its stance on privacy and its suite of features.<\/p>\n<p>The messaging service lets you create groups with up to 200,000 users and share files of up to 2GB for free. There are public channels and self-destructing messages (unlike WhatsApp\u2019s disappearing messages).<\/p>\n<p>Telegram\u2019s list of unique features is quite long. For instance, Telegram Bots. This feature lets you integrate different services and automation right into Telegram using chatbots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Signal vs. Telegram: Which Is the Best Chat App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The app has end-to-end encrypted chats, but the default chats are also stored on Telegram\u2019s servers. If you want real, device-to-device encrypted chat, you can use the Secret Mode feature. Once enabled, messages are only stored on your phone. If one person deletes a message, it is deleted from both devices.<\/p>\n<p>Telegram can be used for free, and it\u2019s available on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/telegram-messenger\/id686449807\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/telegram-messenger\/id686449807\">iPad<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/telegram-messenger\/id686449807\">Apple Watch<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.telegram.messenger&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/telegram\/id747648890?mt=12\">Mac<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/desktop.telegram.org\/\">Windows<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/desktop.telegram.org\/\">Linux<\/a>, and the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.telegram.org\/#\/login\">web<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord\"><\/span>Discord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Discord-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Discord started out as a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> chat platform, but it has evolved into something so much more. It\u2019s now touted as an alternative to both Slack and WhatsApp, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Discord is a server-based messaging app, but it also has a private message feature that\u2019s very similar to WhatsApp. From its \u201cFriends\u201d tab, you can add friends using their username or gamer tags. You can then use Discord for private messaging, group chats, group calls, media sharing, and more. You can also create a group chat with up to 10 friends. If you need more, you can always start your own Discord server.<\/p>\n<p>Discord is free, feature-rich, and private. Unlike Signal and Telegram, you don\u2019t need to share your phone number, or even your real name to use Discord on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/discord-talk-chat-hang-out\/id985746746\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/discord-talk-chat-hang-out\/id985746746\">iPad<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.discord&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/download\">Mac<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/download\">Windows<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/download\">Linux<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Invite People to a Discord Server (and Create Invite Links)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keybase\"><\/span>Keybase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Keybase-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to turn up the security key to 11, take a look at Keybase. Keybase started out as a key directory for private and public identifier keys, but it also has an end-to-end encrypted messaging component.<\/p>\n<p>The messaging feature can be used for private messaging, groups, and teams. Keybase is an open-source app and uses public-key cryptography to protect messages. Messages, media, and file transfers are protected in such a way that even Keybase can\u2019t read your messages.<\/p>\n<p>Because Keybase is built on top of public-key identifiers, you can use the app anonymously as well. Keybase is available for free on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/keybase-crypto-for-everyone\/id1044461770\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/keybase-crypto-for-everyone\/id1044461770\">iPad<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=io.keybase.ossifrage&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/keybase.io\/docs\/the_app\/install_windows\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/keybase.io\/docs\/the_app\/install_linux\">Linux<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/keybase.io\/docs\/the_app\/install_macos\">Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Threema\"><\/span>Threema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Threema-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Threema takes security really seriously and it\u2019s not afraid to charge for it. You pay a one-time fee when buying the app ($2.99), and in return, you get end-to-end encryption for all data that passes through the messaging service. This includes messages, video calls, files, and even status updates.<\/p>\n<p>The company lets you chat anonymously and there\u2019s no need to link a phone number or email to your account (they are optional). The service generates a random Threema ID when you first start using the app that other users can use to communicate with you.<\/p>\n<p>Threema doesn\u2019t collect any user data and doesn\u2019t show any ads. It\u2019s a Swiss-made app with servers hosted in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The app doesn\u2019t skimp on features either. You get your usual text messaging, voice calls, video calls, file sharing, groups, lists, and access to a desktop web client. Threema is available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/threema-the-secure-messenger\/id578665578\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/threema-the-secure-messenger\/id578665578\">iPad<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ch.threema.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.threema.ch\/#!\/welcome\">web<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Not ready to jump ship away from WhatsApp? 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