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24 alternatives to Messenger Lite

Lite version of Facebook Messenger

Messenger Lite is a streamlined version of Facebook Messenger designed for users in markets with slow internet connections and basic Android devices. It provides essential messaging features while using minimal data… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Messenger Lite launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Facebook Messenger Lite▲8

   No frills FB Messenger (official, Android only)

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Facebook Messenger▲427

   Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web

   2015 · messenger.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 Platform 2.0▲521

   Discovery, chat extensions, and richer experiences

   2017 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Messenger 4▲221

   A simpler way to use Facebook Messenger

   2018 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

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   Messenger Platform▲523

   Build apps on top of Facebook Messenger

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

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   M▲714

   A personal assistant built inside Facebook Messenger

   2015 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

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   Messenger Platform (Beta)▲518

   Build your bot and reach 900 million people around the world

   2016 · developers.facebook.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Messenger Kids▲247

    A Facebook video and messaging app for kids

    2017 · messengerkids.com · its alternatives →

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    Messenger Customer Chat▲509

    Facebook's newest product for online businesses 🗣️

    2017 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Facebook Chat for Websites▲423

    Talk to your customers using Facebook Messenger

    2016 · supple.com.au · its alternatives →

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    MessengerHive▲86

    All-In-one messenger for businesses

    2023 · messengerhive.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Yahoo Messenger▲104

    A revamped messenger for quickly sharing photos, GIFs & more

    2015 · yahoo.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Messenger Video Calls▲171

    Facebook Messenger, now with HD video calls

    2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

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    All-in-One Messenger▲174

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

    2016 · allinone.im · its alternatives →

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    Scheduled for Android▲100

    A reminder for your messenger - now on Android

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Facebook Messenger Dark Mode▲156

    Facebook's new dark mode for messenger

    2019 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

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    Speaklyn▲188

    Website visitors chat with you on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · speaklyn.com · its alternatives →

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    Goofy▲277

    A Mac app for Facebook Messenger

    2015 · namesilo.com · its alternatives →

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    Chatible▲313

    Anonymously chat with strangers on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

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    Revoice▲188

    Turn website visitors into Facebook Messenger subscribers

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Messenger for Mac▲253

    Facebook Messenger wrapped up as a desktop app

    2015 · fbmacmessenger.rsms.me · its alternatives →

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    New Messenger Camera▲191

    Facebook Messenger's brand new native camera

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

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