WhatsApp上有数百万人，现在突然之间，每个人都开始担心隐私，这里有一些最好的WhatsApp 替代免费消息传递应用程序^{(WhatsApp alternative free messaging apps)}。这些应用程序在安全性方面遵循WhatsApp的相同特征，有些甚至更好，并提供WhatsApp可能需要很长时间才能推出的许多功能。

免费的 WhatsApp 替代应用程序

我们建议您尝试其中的每一个，看看适合您的。不仅功能很重要，而且您的朋友、亲戚和同龄人是否会在那里也很重要。

1. 信号
2. 电报
3. 维伯
4. 不和谐
5. 线。

请记住^(Remember)，并非每个消息传递应用程序都是为您构建的。他们都有不同的方法来解决相同的问题。我们大多数人可能会坚持使用同一个WhatsApp，因为我们大多数联系人都喜欢这样做，因此即使人们开始切换，也需要一段时间。

1]信号

Signal 应用程序^{(The Signal app)}由WhatsApp的一位创始人创立，目前，它是最安全和最注重隐私的信使之一。它提供了诸如消失消息、使用不收集文本的键盘、支持视频和音频通话、查看一次媒体消息等功能。

信号特点：^{(Signal features:)}

• 具有双重身份验证的屏幕锁定^(Lock)
• 禁用消息和联系人预览
• 消失的消息和图像
• 隐身键盘
• 中继呼叫以隐藏 IP 地址
• 具有密码保护的本地备份^(Backup)( Android )
• 群组^(Group)目前有限制为1000的zie
• 支持标准文本和安全文本之间的无缝切换
• 多设备支持
• 适用于 iOS、Android、Windows和Mac

下载^{(Download )}- 信号。^(Signal.)

2]电报

虽然它可能不如Signal安全，但Telegram 应用程序因其功能而非常受欢迎。^{(Telegram app is extremely popular)}由于消息始终在云端，它允许您从任何设备访问消息，但它也降低了它的安全性。也就是说，如果这是您的主要要求，它仍然提供安全聊天功能。^(Chat)一旦聊天被清除，它可以自动从两端删除文件。

电报功能^{(Telegram Features)}

• 如果您有大量群组成员，这是一个很好的选择，因为它可以容纳 200K 成员
• 支持标签，使搜索变得容易
• 安排消息
• 发送带有振动或静音的消息。
• 支持最大 1.5GB 的大小，这也使其非常适合文件共享
• 支持语音和视频通话
• 支持机器人以实现更好的平台集成
• 适用于 iOS、Android、Windows和Mac

下载^{(Download )}- 电报。^(Telegram.)

阅读^(Read)：信号与电报比较^{(Signal vs Telegram comparison)}。

3] 维伯^{(3] Viber)}

Viber 应用程序是一种跨平台的即时通讯和 IP 语音服务。它允许用户交换消息，而无需支付SMS和通话、短信等费用。它提供与任何其他信使一样的所有类型的功能，包括对通话、信使和文件的端到端加密。

• 支持多种设备
• 在设备之间轻松转移呼叫。
• 群^(Group)聊、通话、语音和视频通话。
• 无限会员
• 通过交换密钥来验证您正在与之聊天的人的身份。

下载^{(Download )}-  Viber。

4]不和谐

如果您是游戏玩家，这是您想要使用的一项服务。它专门设计用于为想要在游戏过程中发短信、语音聊天和视频通话的游戏玩家建立一个社区。也就是说，该平台也是受欢迎的数量开发人员、影响者和其他类型的社区。

不和谐特点：^{(Discord Features:)}

• 支持视频聊天、屏幕共享
• 组的多个角色
• 基于主题的文本通道
• 语音^(Voice)频道、私人频道等
•  用户可以将私人消息作为直接消息发送给其他用户，也可以进行语音或视频通话。
• 编辑消息的选项。
• 添加对消息的反应。
• 小组支持

下载^{(Download )}-不和谐。^(Discord.)

5]线^{(5] Line)}

虽然不是那么受欢迎，但Line作为最被低估的跨平台消息传递应用程序之一，它拥有许多功能，是Telegram的绝佳替代品。这个应用程序比任何严肃的事情都更有趣。它提供大量贴纸、最新消息、艺术家和乐队的优惠券。它有一个内置商店，您可以在其中购买主题、游戏、通话积分以拨打标准电话等等。

线路特点：^{(Line Features:)}

• 免费语音和视频通话
• 向您的朋友发送^(Send)免费的一对一和群组短信。
• 大量贴纸
• 流行艺术家和品牌的特别优惠券
• Keep 允许您将消息、视频、链接和图像保存在一个地方。
• 面部滤镜和效果
• Face Play允许您通过视频通话或聊天与朋友一起玩游戏。
• Open Chat是一个在线空间，您可以在其中结识陌生人。

下载^{(Download )}-行。^(Line.)

我希望这篇文章能够让您清楚地了解各种WhatsApp替代免费消息传递应用程序的功能，以及您是否真的需要切换。也就是说，我确信还有很多其他的 Messenger 可用，如果您正在使用其中的一个，请在评论部分分享。

PS：另外看看Session 消息传递应用程序^{(Session messaging app)}。它提供了更强的安全性——而且不需要电话号码！

WhatsApp alternative free messaging apps

There are millions of peoрle on WhatsApp, and now that all of a sudden, everyone is getting worried about privacy, here are some of the best WhatsApp alternative free messaging apps. These apps follow the same trait of WhatsApp when it comes to security, some even better, and offer a lot of features that WhatsApp may take ages to rollout.

Free WhatsApp Alternative apps

We recommend you try each of these and see what fits you. Not only the features are important, but it also matters if your friends, relatives and peers are going to be there.

1. Signal
2. Telegram
3. Viber
4. Discord
5. Line.

Remember, not every messaging app is built for you. They all have different ways to approach the same problem.  Most of us might be stuck to the same WhatsApp because most of us contacts prefer that, and so even if people start switching, it will take a while time.

1] Signal

The Signal app was founded by one of the founders of WhatsApp, and at this date, it is one of the most secure and privacy-minded messengers. It offers features like disappearing messages, use of keyboard without text collection, supports video and audio calls, view-once media messages, and more.

Signal features:

• Screen Lock with two-factor authentication
• Disable Message, and contact preview
• Disappearing messages and images
• Incognito Keyboard
• Relay Calls to hide IP address
• Local Backup (Android) with passphrase protection
• Group has zie of limit to 1000 as of now
• Supports seamless switch between standard text and secure text
• Multiple Device support
• Available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac

Download – Signal.

2] Telegram

While it may not be as secure as Signal, the Telegram app is extremely popular for its features. Since messages are always on the cloud, it allows you to access messages from any device, but it also makes it less secure. That said, it still offers a Secure Chat feature if that is your primary requirement. It can automatically delete files from both ends once the chat is cleared.

Telegram Features

• An excellent choice if you have a large size of group members as it can accommodate 200K members
• Support for hashtag which makes searching easy
• Schedule messages
• Send a message with vibration or in silence.
• Supports size of up to 1.5GB, which also makes it excellent for file sharing
• Supports voice and video call
• Supports bots for better platform integration
• Available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac

Download – Telegram.

Read: Signal vs Telegram comparison.

3] Viber

Viber app is a cross-platform instant messaging and voice over IP service. It allows users to exchange messages without paying for SMS and charges for calls, texts, etc. It offers all types of features like any other messenger, including an end to end encryption for calls, messengers, and files.

• Supports multiple devices
• Easily transfer calls between devices.
• Group chats, calls, voice and video calls.
• Unlimited members
• Verify the identity of who you’re chatting with by exchanging secret keys.

Download – Viber.

4] Discord

If you are a gamer, this is one service you want to use. It has been specifically designed to build a community for gamers who want to text, voice chat, and video call during the gameplay. That said, the platform is also popular amount developers, influencers, and other types of community.

Discord Features:

• Supports Video Chat, Screen Sharing
• Multiple roles for groups
• Topic-based text channels
• Voice channels, private channels, and more
•  Users can send private messages to other users as a direct message or make voice or video calls.
• Option to edit messages.
• Add reaction to messages.
• Subgroup support

Download – Discord.

5] Line

While not so popular, Line has its days as one of the most underrated cross-platform messaging apps, which packs in a lot of features and a great alternative to Telegram. This app is more about fun than anything serious. It offers tons of stickers, the latest news, coupons from artists and bands.  It has a built-in store where you can buy themes, games, call credits to dial to standard telephones, and more.

Line Features:

• Free voice and video calls
• Send free one-on-one and group texts to your friends.
• Tons of Stickers
• Special Coupons from Popular Artists and Brands
• Keep allows you to save messages, videos, links, and images in one place.
• Face Filters and Effects
• Face Play allows you to play games with a friend from a video call or chat.
• Open Chat is an online space where you can meet strangers.

Download – Line.

I hope the post was able to give you clear insight into the features of various WhatsApp alternative free messaging apps and if you really need to switch. That said, I am sure there are tons of other messengers available, and if you are using one of them, do share in the comments section.

PS: Also take a look at Session messaging app. It offers stronger security – and no phone number required!

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