您想要WhatsApp的替代品吗？无论您是在寻找以安全为中心的聊天应用程序，还是(security-focused chat app)Whatsapp没有的 独特功能，都有很多选项可供选择。
事实证明，在大流行期间，消息应用程序比以往任何时候都更加重要，因此放弃它们是不可能的。我们为您找到了最好的 WhatsApp 替代品。
请(Please)注意，以下某些聊天应用程序可能在您所在的地区受到限制。要绕过地理区块，您需要一个VPN。您可以使用虚拟专用网络连接到其他国家/地区可用的应用程序，就像更改 Netflix 地区(change your Netflix region)一样。
1. 电报
Telegram 是最近才流行起来的，尽管它自 2013 年就已经存在了。它是在俄罗斯(Russia)开发的，并迅速成为流行的消息传递应用程序。Telegram支持文本、图像、文档、视频和第三方机器人，有或没有 AI 功能。
Telegram还有一个秘密模式，允许您发送加密消息。此“秘密聊天”选项使用MTProto加密服务。这意味着您的秘密对话不会保存在云端(cloud)。
Telegram适用于Android和 iOS 操作系统，也可在 Web 浏览器中使用。
2. 三马
Threema是一款消息应用程序，可确保您的聊天的安全性和匿名性。如果您认为 WhatsApp 可能存在安全问题，此应用程序可能非常适合您。Threema 会(Threema)加密您的所有数据，包括共享文件、状态更新和所有消息。
Threema中没有语音和视频聊天，但您可以发送包括语音和视频在内的彩信。此应用不收集元数据并提供加密备份选项。您可以将此应用程序连接到您的电话号码或电子邮件地址，以便人们可以找到您，但如果您希望保持匿名，则不必这样做。
该应用程序透明的隐私政策受到Threema是一个开源项目这一事实的影响。此消息传递应用程序适用于Android、iOS、macOS、Windows和Linux，它也有网络版本。
3. Skype
长期以来，Skype 一直是企业和家庭流行的消息传递应用程序。这是微软(Microsoft)的经典之作，在视频通话和语音聊天方面都不会出错，并且在拨打海外电话时表现出色。声音和视频质量令人惊叹，它甚至可以选择群组通话和群聊。此外，您还可以记录您的 Skype 通话(record your Skype calls)。
群组通话功能使Skype作为商务消息应用程序如此出名。但如果你有一个大家庭或一大群朋友，这个应用程序可以让你们保持良好的联系。
也就是说，Skype有一个缺点，那就是安全性。一般来说，它是一个具有可靠加密的安全应用程序，但它没有任何窃听保护。
4. 电线
Wire是另一个在(Wire)瑞士(Switzerland)开发的开源消息应用程序。这是一个新的应用程序，可以跨多个消息传递平台工作，它支持文本和彩信、语音聊天和视频通话。它的音频质量是高标准的，它具有时尚、优雅和新鲜的 UI 设计。
尽管 2016 年在Wire中发现了几个安全漏洞，但从那时起，开发人员努力使他们的应用程序成为目前最安全的消息传递应用程序之一。端到端加密不仅可以保证文本消息，还可以保证文件共享和会议。Wire为企业和政府组织提供额外的安全功能。
5. 脸书信使
如果您正在寻找与WhatsApp一样受欢迎的消息传递平台，您应该考虑使用Facebook Messenger（除非您想退出Facebook）。毕竟，它有大约 15 亿用户。这个应用程序拥有一切，从文本、文件共享、视频和音频通话到群聊和各种功能，例如发送 gif 和贴纸。
请记住，如果您需要安全和私密的消息传递，Facebook显然不是理想的选择。该公司会扫描您发送和接收的文件和文本。
Facebook Messenger适用于Android和 iO，您可以通过网络版Facebook使用它。它还有一个适用于Windows、Linux和 macOS 的桌面版本。
6. 维伯
Viber的开发旨在为其用户提供VoIP服务，但该应用程序随着时间的推移而发展，并开始包括语音通话、短信、群聊以及用于桌面和移动设备的同步应用程序。但是，Viber仅在连接到您的电话号码时仍然有效。
Viber像许多其他消息传递平台一样使用端到端加密。让这款应用脱颖而出的是与Snapchat(Snapchat)合作开发的 AR 自拍镜头。您还可以使用Viber进行群组通话并使用他们的“社区(Communities)”功能。
Viber可以免费使用，但他们确实出售贴纸包。他们还提供“ Viber Out”订阅，让您每月只需 6 美元即可无限制拨打国际电话。
7. 不和谐
Discord最初是为游戏玩家提供的聊天平台。现在它托管了各种服务器，可让您与志趣相投的人互动。但是这个移动和桌面消息平台还具有发送个人消息的 DM 功能。此外，如果您以每月 9.99 美元的价格购买Discord Nitro ，您将获得更大的文件上传、高清屏幕共享和流媒体以及更好的表情符号。(Discord Nitro)
Discord将允许您与联系人列表共享文件，但请记住，免费版本的上传限制为 8MB。当您通过Discord(Discord)发起视频或语音通话时，您还可以选择共享屏幕。
另一个好处是该应用程序可以与Spotify、Youtube、Reddit、Xbox Live、Twitch、Steam、Battle.net、Facebook、Twitter和GitHub集成。Discord可以满足您的大部分消息传递需求。
8. 基克
Kik是一种具有社交网络氛围的消息服务。它具有所有常用功能，例如短信、音频和视频聊天、GIF(GIFs)、模因(memes)和贴纸。您还可以找到具有预定讨论主题的群聊。通过Kik，您可以结识新朋友，也可以选择只与老朋友保持联系。
Kik是一款免费且快速的消息传递应用程序，可以出色地处理群聊。最好的部分是您不需要电话号码即可使用此应用程序，您可以使用您的电子邮件地址登录。这使得Kik成为那些不愿意与他人分享他们的数字的人的好选择。
Kik适用于 iPhone、Android设备和 PC。
9.微信
这款中文即时通讯应用最初于 2011 年以“微信”的名义推出，一年后更名为微信。(WeChat)微信(WeChat)是一款社交媒体应用程序，除了常规消息传递之外，还提供会议、游戏和地理标记功能。
也就是说，微信在中国(China)以外并不是那么受欢迎，尽管任何人都可以使用它。也许是因为与WhatsApp不同，它允许广告。这个消息传递应用程序的另一个问题是，许多人对数据隐私提出了担忧。第三方可以通过此应用监控私人对话，包括美国(USA)、台湾(Taiwan)和印度(India)政府。众所周知，微信审查中国(China)重要的社会政治问题。
10. 信号
如果您正在寻找WhatsApp的安全且值得信赖的替代品，Signal就是您的答案。通过此应用程序的所有流量均已加密。此外，该应用程序不会记录其用户的日志并使用SSL/TLS协议。
Signal是关于安全消息传递的。您甚至可以发送自毁消息。唯一的缺点是它会要求您提供电话号码以登录，因此如果您想保持匿名 ， Signal并不理想。(Signal)
Signal有一个非常用户友好的界面，不会吓跑最技术恐惧症的人。它还具有Chrome插件，因此您可以使用 PC 发送消息。这是一个由非营利组织开发的免费聊天应用程序。它是由密码学专家和WhatsApp联合创始人Brian Acton创建的，他放弃了与Facebook的关系，因为他不喜欢公司对WhatsApp应该是什么的想法。
11. iMessage
iMessage 是WhatsApp的不错替代品，但仅适用于您的 iPhone、iPad 或Mac。无论收件人使用什么应用程序，您都可以使用它向所有电话号码发送SMS消息。(SMS)
与许多其他应用程序一样，iMessage 支持文本、视频和音频消息（但不支持视频和音频通话）以及群组通话、GIF(GIFs)和图像。在某些国家/地区，Apple Pay可通过此应用程序使用。
就安全性而言，Apple恪守其政策，不允许政府通过后门访问 iMessage。只要其他人无权访问您的 iCloud 备份，您的消息就会很安全。
12. 松弛
Searchable Log of All Conversation and Knowledge，简称Slack，是专为工作环境设计的消息传递平台。小组和团队无需使用电话号码或电子邮件即可进行交流非常棒。老一代会认识到这个应用程序具有许多类似IRC的功能，例如私人群组、聊天室或频道以及直接消息传递。
该平台最近进行了重新设计，使其非常简单和用户友好。您可以通过Slack共享文件，但也可以搜索内容、人员和旧对话。它还支持表情符号和GIF(GIFs)，为您的对话和数字饮水机玩笑增添趣味。
即使对于工作场所以外的用户来说，这个消息传递平台的优势在于它的可用性。它不仅以适用于 iOS 和Android手机的应用程序的形式出现，而且还可以下载到Windows、macOS 和Linux 上(Linux)。它还具有网络浏览器版本，您甚至可以将其安装在Apple Watch上。
13. 柳条我
使用Wickr Me，您可以在所有设备上同步您的消息。但是这个消息应用程序最吸引人的功能是您可以为所有消息设置过期时间，无论是文本、图像还是视频。这并不是它拥有的唯一安全功能。它还为每条新消息提供本地化加密和不同的密钥。
除了强大的安全功能外，Wickr Me还承诺对其用户完全匿名，并从通过该应用程序发送的所有内容中删除所有元数据。随着 2014 年桌面版的推出，Wickr Me可用于 iOS、Android、macOS、Windows和Linux。
您最喜欢的 WhatsApp 替代方案(Your Favorite WhatsApp Alternative)是什么？
那里有很多聊天应用程序，很难跟踪所有这些应用程序。因此，请在下面的评论中告诉我们您最喜欢的WhatsApp替代方案是什么以及它如此出色的原因。
13 Best Alternatives to WhatsApp in 2022
Do yоu want an alternative to WhatsApp? Whether you’re looking for a security-focused chat app or unique features that Whatsapp doesn’t have, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Messaging apps proved to be more important than ever during the pandemic, so giving up on them is out of the question. We’ve found the best WhatsApp alternatives for you.
Please note that some of the following chat apps might be restricted in your region. To go around the geoblock you’ll need a VPN. You can use a virtual private network to connect to apps available in other countries the same way you can change your Netflix region.
1. Telegram
Telegram gained in popularity relatively recently, although it has been around since 2013. It was developed in Russia where it quickly became a popular messaging app. Telegram supports text, images, documents, videos, and third-party bots, with or without AI features.
Telegram also has a secret mode that will allow you to send encrypted messages. This “secret chats” option uses the MTProto encryption service. This means that your secret conversation won’t be saved in the cloud.
Telegram works on both Android and iOS operating systems and is available in web browsers as well.
2. Threema
Threema is a messaging app that guarantees security and anonymity for your chats. If you think WhatsApp might have security issues, this app might be perfect for you. Threema encrypts all your data including shared files, status updates, and all messages.
There are no voice and video chats in Threema, although you can send multimedia messages including voice and video. This app doesn’t collect metadata and offers an encrypted backup option. You can connect this app to your phone number or email address so people can find you, but you don’t have to if you prefer to stay anonymous.
The app’s transparent privacy policy is influenced by the fact that Threema is an open-source project. This messaging app is available for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux and it has a web version as well.
3. Skype
Skype has been a popular messaging app for businesses and families for a long time. It’s a classic from Microsoft that can’t go wrong when it comes to video calls and voice chats, and it’s superior for making overseas calls. The sound and video quality are amazing, and it even has an option for group calls and group chats. Plus you can record your Skype calls.
The group call function is what made Skype so famous as a business messaging app. But if you have a big family or a large group of friends, this app can keep you all well connected.
That said, there’s a downside to Skype, and that’s security. Generally, it’s a safe app with reliable encryption, but it has no eavesdropping protection whatsoever.
4. Wire
Wire is another open-source messaging app that was developed in Switzerland. It is a new app that works across multiple messaging platforms, and it supports text and multimedia messages, voice chats, and video calls. Its audio quality is of a high standard and it has a sleek, elegant, and fresh UI design.
Although there were several security flaws discovered in Wire in 2016, since then the developers worked hard to make their app one of the safest messaging apps out there. End-to-end encryption is guaranteed not only for text messages, but also for file sharing, and conferencing. Wire offers additional security features for enterprises and governmental organizations.
5. Facebook Messenger
If you’re searching for a messaging platform that is as popular as WhatsApp, you should consider Facebook Messenger (unless you want to quit Facebook). After all, it has around 1.5 billion users. This app has it all from text, file sharing, video, and audio calls, to group chats and various features such as sending gifs and stickers.
Keep in mind that if you need secure and private messaging, Facebook is not ideal for obvious reasons. The company scans the files and text you send and receive.
Facebook Messenger is available for both Android and iOs, and you can use it through the web version of Facebook. It also has a desktop version that works with Windows, Linux, and macOS.
6. Viber
Viber was developed to provide its users with VoIP services, but the app grew in time and started including voice calls, text messaging, group chats, and synchronized apps for desktop and mobile devices. However, Viber still works only if it’s attached to your phone number.
Viber uses end-to-end encryption just like many other messaging platforms. What makes this app stand out is the AR-powered selfie lenses developed in partnership with Snapchat. You will also be able to make group calls with Viber and use their “Communities” feature.
Viber is free to use but they do sell sticker packs. They also offer a “Viber Out” subscription that will let you make unlimited international calls for $6 a month.
7. Discord
Discord started out as a chat platform for gamers. Now it hosts a variety of servers that will let you engage with people that share your interests. But this mobile and desktop messaging platform also has a DM functionality to send personal messages. Also, if you buy Discord Nitro for $9.99 a month, you will get bigger file uploads, HD screen share and streaming, and better emoji.
Discord will allow you to share files with your contact list, but keep in mind that the free version has an upload limit of 8MB. When you initiate a video or a voice call through Discord, you will also have an option to share your screen.
Another bonus is that the app can integrate itself with Spotify, Youtube, Reddit, Xbox Live, Twitch, Steam, Battle.net, Facebook, Twitter, and GitHub. Most of your messaging needs can be covered with Discord.
8. Kik
Kik is a messaging service with a social network vibe to it. It has all the usual features such as text messages, audio, and video chats, GIFs, memes, and stickers. You can also find group chats that have predetermined topics for discussion. Through Kik, you can meet new people, or you can choose to stay in contact only with your old friends.
Kik is a free and fast messaging app that handles group chats amazingly well. The best part is that you don’t need a phone number to use this app, you can log in with your email address. This makes Kik a good choice for the people who don’t feel comfortable sharing their numbers with others.
Kik is available for iPhones, Android devices, and PCs.
9. WeChat
Originally launched in 2011 under the name “Weixin”, the Chinese instant messaging app was renamed WeChat only a year later. WeChat is a social media app that besides regular messaging offers conferencing, gaming, and geotagging features.
That said, WeChat is not that popular outside of China, although anyone can use it. Perhaps it is because, unlike WhatsApp, it allows advertisements. Another issue with this messaging app is that many people raised concerns over data privacy. Third parties can monitor private conversations through this app, including the governments of the USA, Taiwan, and India. It is already known that WeChat censors important socio-political issues in China.
10. Signal
If you’re searching for a safe and trustworthy alternative to WhatsApp, Signal is the answer. All traffic that goes through this app is encrypted. Moreover, the app doesn’t keep records of its users’ logs and uses SSL/TLS protocols.
Signal is all about secure messaging. You can even send self-destructing messages. The only downside is that it will ask you for your phone number to log in, so Signal isn’t ideal if you want to stay anonymous.
Signal has a very user-friendly interface that won’t scare off the most technophobic people. It also has a Chrome plug-in so you can use your PC for messaging. It is a free chat app that is developed by a non-profit organization. It was created by a cryptography expert and WhatsApp co-founder, Brian Acton, who abandoned his relationship with Facebook as he didn’t like the company’s idea of what WhatsApp should be.
11. iMessage
iMessage is a good alternative for WhatsApp, but only for your iPhone, iPad or Mac. You can use it to send SMS messages to all phone numbers, regardless of the app the recipients are using.
Just like many other apps, iMessage supports text, video, and audio messages (but not video and audio calls) as well as group calls, GIFs, and images. In some countries, Apple Pay is available through this app.
As far as security goes, Apple is true to its policy not to allow governments backdoor access to iMessage. Your messages will be safe as long as others don’t have access to your iCloud backups.
12. Slack
Searchable Log of All Conversation and Knowledge, or Slack for short, is a messaging platform specifically designed for work environments. It’s great for groups and teams to communicate without using phone numbers or emails. The older generation will recognize the many IRC-like features this app has, such as private groups, chat rooms or channels, and direct messaging.
The platform underwent a recent redesign that made it very simplistic and user-friendly. You can share files through Slack, but you can also search for content, people, and older conversations. It also supports emojis and GIFs to spice up your conversations and digital watercooler banter.
What makes this messaging platform great even for users outside of the workplace is its availability. Not only does it come in the form of an app for iOS and Android phones, but it can also be downloaded for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also has a web browser version and you can even install it on your Apple Watch.
13. Wickr Me
With Wickr Me you can synchronize your messages across all of your devices. But the most attractive feature of this messaging app is that you can set the expiration time for all your messages, be it text, images, or videos. And this isn’t the only security feature it has. It also provides localized encryption and a different key for each new message.
In addition to great security features, Wickr Me promises complete anonymity to its users, and removes all metadata from all content sent through the app. With the launch of the desktop version in 2014, Wickr Me became available for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What’s Your Favorite WhatsApp Alternative?
There are so many chat apps out there it’s hard to keep track of all of them. So let us know in the comments below what your favorite WhatsApp alternative is and what makes it so great.
