Telegram, Viber, Signal, Messenger, Skype are examples of messengers with differential functions that stand out in relation to WhatsApp. All of them are available for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones. Check out more details about each of the alternative messaging apps below.
- Telegram Telegram is a messaging application available on smartphones and the web. The messenger has a wide variety of themes and the user can customize the interface of the app as he wishes. Telegram allows you to watch videos and listen to music while downloading files, in addition to creating and switching between multiple accounts on a single device. Among Telegram’s differentials, compared to WhatsApp, is the possibility of creating groups with a limit of 200 thousand members, and sending photos, videos and documents without size restrictions. In addition, the conversation history does not take up space in the phone’s memory, as it is available in the cloud. The disadvantage of the service is the number of users, which is much lower than WhatsApp.
- Viber The Viber messenger was launched in 2010 with the proposal to make calls and exchange messages free of charge between people from anywhere in the world. The application allows the user to record instant video and voice messages, make voice and video calls, express themselves with stickers and more. Calls can also be made via the computer – something impossible on WhatsApp Web, in turn – and the app offers games to have fun in groups with friends. However, in the comments section of the Play Store, some users have reported difficulties making calls via Viber.
- Signal Signal is a free application to exchange messages and make calls. It was developed by a non-profit entity that seeks to provide an experience without advertising and trackers. Signal is similar to rivals in that it allows you to make audio and video calls, send text, GIFs, images, voice messages and clips. A differential of the application, however, is the possibility to customize personalized alerts for each contact. The service is end-to-end encrypted to maintain secure communication within the application.
- Messenger Messenger is Facebook’s messenger that allows you to make video and audio calls, send text or voice messages, send stickers and GIFs. The application also allows the user to share Facebook posts directly with their contacts. One of the most anticipated features (and recently added to Messenger) is the ability to select a specific message to reply to. A positive point is that it is also possible to make calls via the computer through the Facebook website. A differentiator of Messenger is its integration with Facebook, which allows you to contact brands and companies with fan pages on the social network.
- Skype Skype is one of the pioneers in the field of video conferencing. The program was launched in 2003 and was very successful for audio and video connections at prices below the market average at the time. Unlike other messengers, Skype allows you to send SMS and make calls to phones and cell phones of telephone operators, with prepaid Skype credit. To make a call to the United States, for example, the fee charged is R $ 0.06 per minute. Today, the program is available as an application for cell phones and allows you to send text messages, photos, make free audio and video calls over the Internet and share your screen during videoconferences.
