2
Messenger
Free
Meta's free messaging and calling app.
FreeiPhone
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal (the app you have) | Free | iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux | - |
| Zangi | Free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| Messenger | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Kik Messaging & Chat App | Free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| WhatsApp Messenger | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Rakuten Viber Messenger | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Google Voice | Free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| LINE | Free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| TextNow | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
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Zangi
Free
Private messenger that works without a phone number.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
3
Kik Messaging & Chat App
Free
Chat app for messaging friends and groups.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
4
WhatsApp Messenger
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Free messaging and calls used by over 2 billion people.
Free planiPhone
5
Rakuten Viber Messenger
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Secure messaging and calls for friends and groups.
Free planiPhone
6
Google Voice
Free
A second phone number for calls, texts and voicemail.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
7
LINE
Free
Free messaging and calls, popular in Japan and Asia.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
8
TextNow
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Free calls and texts with a phone number.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
We matched these apps to Signal 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.