Alternatives
Telegram Messenger alternatives
The 10 most successful Social Networking apps similar to Telegram Messenger on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Telegram Messenger. The top alternative is Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. (4.7★ from 13,742,076 ratings).
Compared with Telegram Messenger
Telegram Messenger by Telegram FZ-LLC: 4.0★ from 282K ratings · Free download · success 72/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 14M | #9 | Free download | 82 |
| 2 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. | 4.7★ | 19M | #2 | Free download | 89 |
| 3 | ThreadsInstagram, Inc. | 4.6★ | 2.3M | #1 | Free download | 92 |
| 4 | Signal - Private MessengerSignal Messenger, LLC | 4.7★ | 1.1M | #10 | Free download | 80 |
| 5 | Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360 | 4.8★ | 3.1M | #6 | Free download | 85 |
| 6 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.5★ | 29M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 7 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.7★ | 3.6M | #7 | Free download | 83 |
| 8 | Google MeetGoogle | 4.8★ | 2.3M | #11 | Free download | 82 |
| 9 | GroupMeSkype Communications S.a.r.l | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 10 | Marco Polo - Video MessengerJoya Communications | 4.8★ | 2.2M | #92 | Free download | 71 |
Questions about Telegram Messenger alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Telegram Messenger?
- Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 82/100 and 13,742,076 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Telegram Messenger?
- Yes: Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Threads and Signal - Private Messenger are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Telegram Messenger?
- Apps similar to Telegram Messenger include Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Signal - Private Messenger, Life360: Family Safety & GPS and Facebook.