Alternatives
WhatsApp Messenger alternatives
The 10 most successful Communication apps similar to WhatsApp Messenger on the United States App Store as of Oct 14, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to WhatsApp Messenger. The top alternative is Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. (4.7★ from 114,638,352 ratings).
Compared with WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC: 4.6★ from 246M ratings · Free download · success 92/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 115M | #3 | Free download | 87 |
| 2 | Signal Private MessengerSignal Foundation | 4.5★ | 2.9M | #7 | Free download | 81 |
| 3 | WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLC | 4.6★ | 25M | #11 | Free download | 80 |
| 4 | SnapchatSnap Inc | 4.2★ | 40M | #2 | Free download | 84 |
| 5 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.6★ | 1.7M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 6 | Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave Software | 4.8★ | 3.9M | #10 | Free download | 82 |
| 7 | Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 8 | Firefox Fast & Private BrowserMozilla | 4.6★ | 6.6M | #9 | Free | 81 |
| 9 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.3★ | 7.1M | #6 | Free download | 80 |
| 10 | Zangi - Private MessengerSecret Phone, Inc | 4.2★ | 289K | #15 | Free download | 68 |
Questions about WhatsApp Messenger alternatives
- What is the best alternative to WhatsApp Messenger?
- Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 87/100 and 114,638,352 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to WhatsApp Messenger?
- Yes: Messenger, Signal Private Messenger, WhatsApp Business and Snapchat are free to download.
- What apps are similar to WhatsApp Messenger?
- Apps similar to WhatsApp Messenger include Messenger, Signal Private Messenger, WhatsApp Business, Snapchat, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited and Brave Private Web Browser, VPN.