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24 alternatives to What to use instead of WhatsApp

The secure instant messenger from Switzerland. GDPR-compliant messaging for individuals and organizations that value privacy, security and data protection.

Threema is a Swiss-based instant messenger offering end-to-end encrypted messages, calls, and file sharing. Designed for individuals and organizations, it emphasizes privacy and security with GDPR compliance. The… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. What to use instead of WhatsApp launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Threema▲79

   The messenger that puts security and privacy first

   2019 · threema.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Franz▲877

   Franz combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Gmail, Outlook, and native Signal in one desktop app with AI summaries, workspaces, and privacy-conscious local features.

   2016 · meetfranz.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Front 3.0▲400

   Team Inboxes for Email, Twitter, Text & more

   2016 · front.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Franz 5▲451

   One desktop app for (almost) all of your messaging apps

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Threema▲7

   End-to-end encrypted messaging

   2015 · threema.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Chatible▲313

   Anonymously chat with strangers on Facebook Messenger

   2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   XChat▲175

   The standalone, encrypted messaging app from X

   Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Opensource Desktop Implementation of the Threema Crypto Messenger▲39

   An open source implementation and desktop client of the Threema Messenger App. - blizzard4591/openMittsu

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Encryptochat▲68

   True end-to-end encrypted messaging.

   2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    bagel▲77

    Web3-Native communication app for using NFTs

    2022 · bagel-xyz.studio.site · its alternatives →

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    Wave (^‿^)ﾉ▲72

    Screenshot Friendly

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Soma▲99

    The world's fastest messenger

    2015 · forsale.dynadot.com · its alternatives →

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    CypherChat▲69

    Secure. Encrypted. Peer-to-Peer. No Personal Info Sign-up.

    2022 · cypherchat.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    04-x▲91

    End-to-end encrypted chat UI for LLMs

    2023 · 04-x.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Lakera▲131

    Secure your conversations with ChatGPT

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    ZuccNet – Encrypted Facebook Messaging▲76

    🔏 End-to-End Encrypted Facebook Messenger. Contribute to tomquirk/zuccnet development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    yaps[dot]chat▲94

    One-time end-to-end encrypted anonymous chats

    2025 · yaps.chat · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Push Chat▲113

    Your decentralized, uncensorable & web3-native chat solution

    2023 · app.push.org · its alternatives →

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    DoubleText v2▲76

    Fascinating analytics for Messenger and now WhatsApp chats

    2022 · doubletext.me · its alternatives →

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    yaps[dot]chat redesigned▲100

    One-time end-to-end encrypted anonymous chats

    2025 · yaps.chat · its alternatives →

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    The Blik▲69

    Secure messaging with non-shareable contact

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    StealthChat - Private Messaging▲66

    Encrypted calls and chats

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ginlo @work▲65

    Your GDPR compliant alternative to WhatsApp

    2018 · ginlo.net · its alternatives →

24. 24
    EfficientChat▲80

    WhatsApp based CRM & customer operation assistant

    2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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