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24 alternatives to Instant Video on Facebook Messenger

Seamlessly add live video when you & a friend are active

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Instant Video on Facebook Messenger launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Messenger Video Calls▲171

   Facebook Messenger, now with HD video calls

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Facebook Live▲222

   Connect with public figures through live video

   2015 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Facebook Live API▲225

   Build immersive and interactive live video experiences

   2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Messenger Group Video Chats▲325

   Makes it simple and seamless to stay connected face-to-face

   2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Look▲142

   Live video streaming in your chats and groups

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Facebook Live Video and Collages▲139

   Show your friends what you’re seeing in real time

   2015 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   YouTube Messenger▲189

   YouTube in-app video sharing and messaging

   2017 · blog.youtube · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Facebook Messenger▲427

   Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Looksy for iMessage▲232

   Live video chat stickers

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Facebook Instant Games▲268

    Play games right inside Facebook Messenger

    2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Facebook Live Video▲8

    Create, Share and Discover Live Video on Facebook

    2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Twitter Live▲564

    Twitter replaces TV. Watch live events and tweet w/ friend.

    2016 · x.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Facebook Live Audio▲302

    Tell a story on Facebook with words and not video

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Messenger Rooms▲211

    New drop-in video chat rooms for up to 50 people

    2020 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Messengerify▲307

    A Chat Widget Powered by Facebook Messenger

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Facebook LIVE Interactive▲106

    An interactive gameshow platform for Facebook LIVE

    2018 · meta.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Live Location in Messenger▲209

    Share your location with your friends right in Messenger

    2017 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Messenger Kids▲247

    A Facebook video and messaging app for kids

    2017 · messengerkids.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LiveChat Messenger Integration▲96

    Manage Messenger communication right in the LiveChat app

    2018 · livechat.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Hollagram▲119

    Video messenger with authentic reactions

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Live stream Pre-Recorded videos▲106

    Transform pre-recorded content to engaging live experiences

    2023 · livereacting.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    FEED▲191

    The first social network for co-streaming video content

    2021 · deer-outdoor.nl · its alternatives →

23. 23
    New Messenger Camera▲191

    Facebook Messenger's brand new native camera

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    vidThat : vid creating instant messenger▲71

    Instantly Made Video Shared Instantly

    2021 · apps.apple.com · 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 →