Alternatives
Messenger alternatives
The 10 most successful Communication apps similar to Messenger on the United States App Store as of Oct 14, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Messenger. The top alternative is WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC (4.6★ from 245,668,713 ratings).
Compared with Messenger
Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc.: 4.7★ from 115M ratings · Free download · success 87/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLC | 4.6★ | 246M | #1 | Free download | 92 |
| 2 | Signal Private MessengerSignal Foundation | 4.5★ | 2.9M | #7 | Free download | 81 |
| 3 | Zangi - Private MessengerSecret Phone, Inc | 4.2★ | 289K | #15 | Free download | 68 |
| 4 | Rakuten Viber MessengerViber Media | 4.1★ | 17M | #76 | Free download | 66 |
| 5 | Messenger SMS - Text MessagesSMS Messenger, Text App | 4.5★ | 367K | #54 | Free download | 66 |
| 6 | SnapchatSnap Inc | 4.2★ | 40M | #2 | Free download | 84 |
| 7 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.6★ | 1.7M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 8 | Messenger - Texting AppEmoji SMS Messenger | 4.5★ | 91K | #37 | Free download | 62 |
| 9 | Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave Software | 4.8★ | 3.9M | #10 | Free download | 82 |
| 10 | Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
Questions about Messenger alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Messenger?
- WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 92/100 and 245,668,713 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Messenger?
- Yes: WhatsApp Messenger, Signal Private Messenger, Zangi - Private Messenger and Rakuten Viber Messenger are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Messenger?
- Apps similar to Messenger include WhatsApp Messenger, Signal Private Messenger, Zangi - Private Messenger, Rakuten Viber Messenger, Messenger SMS - Text Messages and Snapchat.