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WhatsApp Messengervaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone; Mac

Send free text, audio and video messages from your Android phone

35955 votes

PROS: Lets you send photos, audio, video, location, and links, Group messaging, Works across different platforms, Support for Android Wear, Syncs with web version, Free calls, Save chats automatically to Google Drive
CONS: Only works if the other person has the app

Telegram for Desktop1.3.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free speedy and secure alternative to WhatsApp

1937 votes

PROS: Useful notification customization options, Strong focus on security and speed, Seamless synchronization across devices, Completely free
CONS: Must have a Telegram account on a mobile app

Telegramvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac; Web Apps

Fast and secure messaging app

716 votes

PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp

WeChat2.6.0.1018

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Mac; BlackBerry

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

505 votes

PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
CONS: No video or audio support

WhatsApp Web1.0

License: free
Platform: Web Apps

WhatsApp wings its way to the web for free

5011 votes

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PROS: Familiar WhatsApp look and feel makes it easy to use, End-to-end message encryption, Well-designed user interface displays all the information you need, Seamless link up between mobile and web versions, Completely free
CONS: Lacking a lot of features

VivaVideo6.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Lights, camera, Android

864 votes

PROS: Very easy to use for beginners to editing, Lots of fun effects, Share instantly to Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp
CONS: Requires upgrading to remove watermark, No way to change resolution of videos

LINE5.12.1.1857

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

5060 votes

PROS: Free calls and messages, Group chats, Many stickers, Minimalist interface...
CONS: ...that's not very appealing, You need to have the LINE app on your mobile

Friend Search for WhatsApp13.8.5

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Software for Social People

103 votes

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PROS: Free to download and use, Works quickly and reliably
CONS: Contains pop up ads, Only for WhatsApp users

Hike Messengervaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone; iPhone

Send free SMS messages with this WhatsApp-style app

280 votes

PROS: Fast and easy to use, Lets you share multimedia, location, etc., Group chat, Plenty of emoticons, Supports Hidden chats
CONS: Not innovative, Some bugs

WhatsApp Business1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free App for Business Management

119 votes

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PROS: Free to download and use, Unique way to do business
CONS: Mobile number required for sign up, A bit limited in its scope

WhatsApp Extractor8

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

WhatsApp Extractor

258 votes

PROS: Easy to use and suitable for all, Retrieves all WhatsApp media
CONS: No advanced options, Only works with an iPhone backup

Netwa - spy for Whatsapp1.2.0

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone

A free program for iphone

101 votes

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Backuptrans Android WhatsApp Transfer3.2.30

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Save whatsapp conversations and messages

79 votes

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PROS: Backs up WhatsApp conversations, Restores old messages
CONS: Not available for Mac, Not compatible with iPhone or iPad

Elcomsoft eXplorer for WhatsApp2.50.29453

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

15 votes

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Agent for WhatsApp1.0

License: buy Download
Platform: iPhone

A full version program for iphone

2 votes

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WhatsApp Messenger(Nokia Series 40) 2.11.75

License: buy Download
Platform: Java; BlackBerry

Send free text messages with WhatsApp on your Nokia phone

3911 votes

PROS: Send free text messages, Works over WiFi or 3G, Very simple to set up and use, Lets you share images and video
CONS: Only works if the other person has WhatsApp installed, No location sharing , No group chats

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery1.0.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery - Recover your lost Android data easily

7 votes

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PROS: Easy to use wizard system, Reliable data recovery, Preview/select files for recovery, Supports a wide variety of devices
CONS: Data recovery and scan can be slow, Limitations exist on the types of files that can be recovered, Although most Android devices are supported there are exceptions, Recovered files can be corrupt or only partially recovered

Whatsapp Recovery3.0.2

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Restore deleted messages from WhatsApp

569 votes

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PROS: Recover chat, contacts and files, Simple and intuitive interface, Good tutorial, Export data in XLS, TXT and XML
CONS: No advanced options, Only works with iPhone

Stickers3.0.1

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone

Choose from hundreds of Stickers for your WhatsApp Messenger conversations

2 votes

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Leadersoft.DR for Android2.2.4

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Recovering Old Files

86 votes

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PROS: Recover important files, Retrieve messages, Acquire call history
CONS: Requires devices to be rooted first, Not all files are recoverable, Cannot retrieve media files

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	WhatsApp Messenger	varies-with-device	35955	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
2	Telegram for Desktop	1.3.0	1937	8.1	Windows, Mac
3	WhatsApp Web	1.0	5011	7.6	Web Apps
4	LINE	5.12.1.1857	5060	7.1	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac
5	WhatsApp Messenger	(Nokia Series 40) 2.11.75	3911	5.5	Java, BlackBerry

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

WhatsApp Messenger

varies-with-device

35955

8.3

Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone

Telegram for Desktop

1.3.0

1937