Highlights
Like WhatsApp, there are many other apps that can be used for chatting.
Signal is a free, privacy-focused service providing app.
Telegram is one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in the world.
On Tuesday, after WhatsApp was down, users had to face a lot of trouble. In such a situation, many times we do not understand which apps should be used to message each other. Although WhatsApp started working after being closed for two hours, but if it ever happens that its service is down and you do not understand which app to use, then we are telling you 5 such messaging apps. About those that work just like WhatsApp, and they can be of great use to you…
Telegram: Telegram is a popular WhatsApp alternative with over 550 million monthly active users. Similar to WhatsApp, the platform offers end-to-end encryption along with the ability to create groups for up to 200,000 people or channels.
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Telegram also has a web version of the app, and is one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in the world with over 500 million active users.
Signal: Signal is another WhatsApp alternative, which is a free, privacy-focused service. This app is available for both Apple iPhone and Android devices. It can also be accessed through desktop. The platform comes with features like disappearing messages, group chats, the ability to make voice and video calls with end-to-end encryption.
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Discord: Another popular option of WhatsApp is Discord. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store. It allows users to send messages, GIFs, photos as well as documents to other users. The app has a web version and can be accessed on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Viber: Viber is a private messaging service that provides end-to-end encryption for calls, messages and shared media. The platform also allows users to make international calls to non-Viber users at a nominal rate. Available features include file sharing, video and voice calls, backup to Google Drive and more.
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Threema: Threema is an open source platform that allows users to make end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls. This instant messaging app that allows users to create an 8-digit ID. Users are not required to use their phone number to connect with other users. Chats on Threema can be password protected.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 26, 2022, 12:20 IST
