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WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

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

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

16108 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

1636 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

WeChat2.6.0.1018

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

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

351 votes

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

LINE5.8.0.1706

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

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

4877 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

VivaVideo6.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Lights, camera, Android

799 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

Telegram4.8.9

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

Fast and secure messaging app

476 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

Free WhatsApp Messenger Tips1.0.0.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free social & communication app for Android, by Tipndra.dev

44 votes

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Hike Messenger

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

Send free SMS messages with this WhatsApp-style app

242 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 Web1.0

License: free
Platform: Web Apps

WhatsApp wings its way to the web for free

4207 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

WhatsApp Extractor8

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

WhatsApp Extractor

213 votes

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

iSkysoft Android Data Recovery1.0.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Android Data Recovery helps recover deleted data, including contact, text messages, call history, photos, WhatsApp messages.

4 votes

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Backuptrans Android WhatsApp Transfer3.2.30

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Save whatsapp conversations and messages

78 votes

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

WhatsApp1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free program for Android‚ by Whatshup

22 votes

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Whatsapp Recovery3.0.2

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Restore deleted messages from WhatsApp

534 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

Messenger for Whatsapp1.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

A Free program for Android‚ by Pride Star Apps INC

7 votes

WhatsApp Messenger(Nokia Series 40) 2.11.75

License: buy Download
Platform: Java; BlackBerry

Send free text messages with WhatsApp on your Nokia phone

3878 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

KAMAS Lite4.3.4

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Recovery for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, Line, Skype and KakaoTalk

19 votes

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Leadersoft.DR for Android2.2.4

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Android Data Recovery App to recover lost contacts, messages, call history, whatsApp messages, etc.

86 votes

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Agent for WhatsApp1.0

License: buy Download
Platform: iPhone

A full version program for iphone

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Friend Search for WhatsApp13.8.5

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Software for Social People

4 votes

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

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Telegram for Desktop	1.3.0	1636	8	Windows, Mac
2	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	16108	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, Mac
3	WhatsApp Web	1.0	4207	7.4	Web Apps
4	LINE	5.8.0.1706	4877	7.1	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac
5	WhatsApp Messenger	(Nokia Series 40) 2.11.75	3878	5.5	Java, BlackBerry

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Telegram for Desktop

1.3.0

1636

Windows, Mac

WhatsApp Messenger

2.18.78

16108

7.9