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24 alternatives to Messenger 4

A simpler way to use Facebook Messenger

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Messenger 4 launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Facebook Messenger▲427

   Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Facebook Messenger Dark Mode▲156

   Facebook's new dark mode for messenger

   2019 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Messengerify▲307

   A Chat Widget Powered by Facebook Messenger

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Modern, Facebook Messenger▲341

   Facebook Messenger for your website, chat with visitors

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Messenger Lite▲293

   Lite version of Facebook Messenger

   2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Messenger Platform▲523

   Build apps on top of Facebook Messenger

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Messenger Platform 2.0▲521

   Discovery, chat extensions, and richer experiences

   2017 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   M▲714

   A personal assistant built inside Facebook Messenger

   2015 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Api.ai for Facebook Messenger▲852

   The easiest way to build an FB bot. No coding required!

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    All-in-One Messenger▲174

    Your messengers in one place. Easy and free Chrome app.

    2016 · allinone.im · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Messenger Group Video Chats▲325

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

    2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Chatty▲186

    A beautiful Mac app for Facebook Messenger

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Messenger for Mac▲253

    Facebook Messenger wrapped up as a desktop app

    2015 · fbmacmessenger.rsms.me · its alternatives →

14. 14
    GIF Messenger▲91

    A messenger that forces people to converse using just GIFs

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Chatible▲313

    Anonymously chat with strangers on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Yahoo Messenger▲104

    A revamped messenger for quickly sharing photos, GIFs & more

    2015 · yahoo.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Facebook Chat for Websites▲423

    Talk to your customers using Facebook Messenger

    2016 · supple.com.au · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Messenger Platform (Beta)▲518

    Build your bot and reach 900 million people around the world

    2016 · developers.facebook.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Facebook Instant Games▲268

    Play games right inside Facebook Messenger

    2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Messenger Kids▲247

    A Facebook video and messaging app for kids

    2017 · messengerkids.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Conversity▲94

    Easiest way to manage Facebook Messenger chats

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Group Calling for Facebook Messenger▲252

    Hear the voices of your whole family with Facebook Messenger

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Loop Messenger▲100

    More organized, less noise

    2023 · loopmessenger.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Messenger Rooms▲211

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

    2020 · facebook.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 →