6 of the best alternatives to WhatsApp (+ Poll)

Last week it became known that the messenger WhatsApp Facebook bought for $ 16 billion. For the company Zuckerberg is certainly a very good buy. But for many users, especially after a lot of problems WhatsApp in the second half of last week, the question arose: what decent alternatives have the most popular instant messenger? If you too are looking for a good replacement WhatsApp - this stuff for you.

Telegram (Overview)

Telegram - a new social network project VKontakte founder Pavel Durov, received during the problems with WhatsApp unprecedented influx of new users - 100 people per second. Over the last 4 days Telegram attracted 9 million new users, has become the most downloaded application in several dozen countries. This messenger is characterized by high data security, user-friendly interface and stable operation.

In recent years, for many people, Viber has become a full replacement for WhatsApp. Easy registration, the opportunity to make free calls and send and receive messages (including group chats), and of course - Stickers, where the same without them, make this app 'masthevnym "for many users iPhone.

Google Hangouts (Overview)

His messenger to eat and to Google. Hangoutsdostupen on iOS, Android and Google+ to the web version, making it one of the most popular services of communication. In addition, the app allows you to organize free video calls up to 9 people and stores the entire history of your correspondences.

WeChat

One of the main competitors Viber, WeChat service allows users to send not only text messages and voice calls, but also to make video calls in high quality.

LINE

Quite popular among schoolchildren LINE service is not only to communicate between users using text, audio and video calls, but also gives the opportunity to share their thoughts and photos with your friends on social manners network. Huge set of stickers and high quality connection - complete.

Skype

This "veteran" online communication, a Skype service, needs no special introduction. Despite the large number of competitors, Skype remains extremely popular. Text messages, voice calls, video calls - this combination first appeared here.

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And what application you think is the best alternative to WhatsApp? Participate in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments!

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