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Alternatives

The best KakaoTalk alternatives

Korea's most popular messaging app, with calls and group chats. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

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At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
KakaoTalk (the app you have)FreeApple-
SnapchatFreeAppleyou want a close match
WeChatFreeAppleyou want a close match
DeliveriesFreeAppleyou want a close match
WhatsApp MessengerFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
LINEFreeiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
MessengerFreeAppleyou want a close match
Google VoiceFreeiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
TextNowFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
5

LINE

Free
LINE screenshot from the App Store

Free messaging and calls, popular in Japan and Asia.

Pick it if you need it on Android.

FreeiPhoneAndroid
8

TextNow

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
TextNow screenshot from the App Store

Free calls and texts with a phone number.

Pick it if you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to KakaoTalk by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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