Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Hadu

To continue texting, both people have to reply every time

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hadu launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Emu▲59

   Texting has grown up.

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Somebody▲209

   Send a message delivered verbally by a stranger

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Knock▲119

   Between a call and a text!

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Reply▲72

   FullScreen messages with the latest 'reply' erasing the last

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Talkshow▲299

   Texting in public

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TxtBck▲68

   Actually remember to text that person back

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   RealTalk▲133

   Text message any business

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Txtwar▲71

   When should you text him/her back?

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Textie▲139

   Crowdsource the ultimate replies to tricky text messages

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Remindly▲19

    Never miss a conversation again

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Hum▲61

    Redefining the inbox one chat at a time

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Remind▲118

    Teacher-student-parent communication

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Rekindle▲92

    Get Back in Touch

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    HeyUpdate▲131

    Keep your team in sync

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    TalkTo▲90

    Never Make Another Phone Call, Text Message Businesses

    2013 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Trext▲91

    Automated text message conversations

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Chatous▲99

    Meet new people and talk about what matters to you.

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Cluck▲67

    Ring your friend like a phone call to start texting

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Ask Alexis▲143

    SMS advice service for men.

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Mocky▲83

    organized feedback

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Got A Minute?▲102

    Messaging app that limits conversations to 1 minute

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SMS Racing▲92

    Texting and driving simulator

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Hey▲95

    Say "Hey" to people nearby

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Waus▲71

    Right message right place

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →