Best WhatsApp Alternatives: Here is list of 5 Apps that you must check out

On January 6, 2021, WhatsApp woke up to a surprising in-app tification from WhatsApp informing m about platform’s updated policies (terms of service and privacy). tification read, “WhatsApp is updating its terms and privacy policy,” and it talked about processing of user data, and how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and man ir WhatsApp chats. If you did t choose to agree to WhatsApp new policy, you will longer be able to use ir services from Feb 8. This sudden arrival of new WhatsApp policy t only invited a lot of backlash on social media but many users were also worried as re didn’t seem to be many options for people who wanted to stop using WhatsApp and wished to switch to ar platform. Here are 5 best alternatives of WhatsApp.

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5 best WhatsApp alternatives

Signal

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According to its official website, Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service developed by  Signal Foundation and Signal Messenger LLC. Like WhatsApp, Signal app uses  Internet to send one-to-one and group messs, which can include files, voice tes, ims and videos. It can also be used to make one-to-one and group voice and video calls. android version of this app can optionally function as an SMS app. According to its website,  n-profit Signal Foundation launched this app in February 2018 with initial funding of $50 million from Brian Acton, an American Internet Entrepreneur, who was formerly employed at Yahoo and is co-founder of (with Jan Koum) WhatsApp.

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Pros

• End-to-end encryption
• Open-source encryption
• Available on all major platforms
• Disappearing messs

Cons

• animated emojis

Telegram

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According to its official website, Telegram is a freeware, cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging, and video calling service. It was initially launched for iOS in 2013 and n for. app servers are spread worldwide, however, app is currently based in Dubai. A report in Express.co.uk, reveals that re is actually t much difference between WhatsApp and Telegram when it comes to quality of app. But users whose main concern is privacy are better off opting for Telegram.

Discord

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Discord is longer just a platform for chatting with your fellow gamers, it has a lot more to it w. While users can explore a variety of Discord servers to eng with ir interests. platform also has Direct Messs functionality is often overlooked by many. One can use Discord’s personal messs feature to send messs, emojis, emotes (if you have Discord Nitro), GIFs, ims, and even documents. Furrmore, you can make voice calls, video calls, or even browse toger after sharing your screen.

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Wire

According to its official website, Wire is a secure messaging app with end-to-end encryption and is protected by European data retention laws. It offers free personal accounts and paid business plans with additional support and features. It also boasts clear voice and video communications.

Pros

• Secure chats
• Timed messs
• Ability to use 8 devices simultaneously

Cons

• Paid app

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Threema

Threema is ar WhatsApp alternative that promises complete privacy. user’s contact lists and group information are stored solely on ir phone, and t in app. Messs are deleted as soon as y’ve been delivered. Additionally, it connects you to people using an 8-digit Threema ID instead of a phone number, furr protecting user’s privacy. Threema also provides end-to-end encryption.