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24 alternatives to Inbox Messenger

Minimalist design messaging app w/privacy

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

1. 1
   Yes/No Messenger▲118

   The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Stealthy: Secret Messenger▲87

   Chat anonymously with friends & strangers

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Telegram Messenger▲179

   Whatsapp-esque messaging app but open, cloudbased, encrypted

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Node.js Messenger▲140

   A small alternative to Slack

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Goofy▲277

   A Mac app for Facebook Messenger

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Some Messenger▲9

   Anonymous Social Network

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Public▲205

   Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Chatty▲186

   A beautiful Mac app for Facebook Messenger

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Babble▲92

   A more personalized social network

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hatch Messenger▲129

    Slack for your personal life

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Nod▲147

    Anonymously text with people around you

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12CA
    Chatible – Anonymously Chat with Strangers in Facebook Messenger▲50

    2016 · chatible.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Meow▲72

    Chatroulette style messenger app for iOS and Android

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Invi SMS Messenger▲74

    Embed media, photos and games without leaving chat

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Faces▲76

    A Facebook messenger for Chrome.

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Yellow Messenger▲76

    Order anything on Chat

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Lynk Messenger▲116

    A location-based messaging app that knows who you're with

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Panel▲66

    Semi-anonymous messaging for professionals

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Text▲168

    Push notification messaging with friends (WUT w/o anonymity)

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Studio▲124

    Roleplaying based messaging app

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tor Messenger▲117

    The easiest app yet for anonymous, encrypted IM

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Google Messenger▲141

    Material Design Messenger app for Android

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Ditto▲76

    Chat to strangers anonymously within Facebook Messenger

    2017 · 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 →