Alternatives
Telegram alternatives
The 10 most successful Communication apps similar to Telegram on the United States App Store as of Oct 14, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Telegram. The top alternative is WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC (4.6★ from 245,668,713 ratings).
Compared with Telegram
Telegram by Telegram FZ-LLC: 3.8★ from 17M ratings · Free download · success 77/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLC | 4.6★ | 246M | #1 | Free download | 92 |
| 2 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 115M | #3 | Free download | 87 |
| 3 | SnapchatSnap Inc | 4.2★ | 40M | #2 | Free download | 84 |
| 4 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.6★ | 1.7M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 5 | Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave Software | 4.8★ | 3.9M | #10 | Free download | 82 |
| 6 | Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 7 | Firefox Fast & Private BrowserMozilla | 4.6★ | 6.6M | #9 | Free | 81 |
| 8 | Signal Private MessengerSignal Foundation | 4.5★ | 2.9M | #7 | Free download | 81 |
| 9 | WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLC | 4.6★ | 25M | #11 | Free download | 80 |
| 10 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.3★ | 7.1M | #6 | Free download | 80 |
Questions about Telegram alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Telegram?
- 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 Telegram?
- Yes: WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Snapchat and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Telegram?
- Apps similar to Telegram include WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Snapchat, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited, Brave Private Web Browser, VPN and Microsoft Edge.