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24 alternatives to Messenger X
Messenger X app is a free messaging app for text and calls.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Messenger X launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Facebook Messenger wrapped up as a desktop app
2015 · fbmacmessenger.rsms.me · its alternatives →
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Messenger Kids▲247A Facebook video and messaging app for kids
2017 · messengerkids.com · its alternatives →
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Yes/No Messenger▲118The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting
2015 · its alternatives →
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XChat▲175The standalone, encrypted messaging app from X
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web
2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →
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Build apps on top of Facebook Messenger
2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →
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Your messengers in one place. Easy and free Chrome app.
2016 · allinone.im · its alternatives →
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Discovery, chat extensions, and richer experiences
2017 · facebook.com · its alternatives →
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Free▲447Share your availability and get more time with friends
2015 · ffrree.com · its alternatives →
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Facebook Messenger now on the Mac App Store with dark mode
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Build highly customizable chat UIs for iOS fast 💬
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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WhatsApp calling -- free voice calls now on iOS
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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