Best alternatives to Viber

Viber is a cross-platform VoIP and instant messaging app for smartphones. It is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 800 million users. However, there are many alternatives to Viber that offer more features or are more privacy-conscious.

1. Skype

Skype is one of the most popular alternatives to Viber. It has many of the same features as Viber, including free calls, video calls, instant messaging, and group chats. Skype also has a few unique features, such as the ability to make calls to landlines and mobile phones and to send SMS messages.

2. Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts is another popular Viber alternative. It has a similar interface and offers the same features. Google Hangouts also has a desktop app and a web version. You can use Google Hangouts to send text messages, make voice and video calls, and share files. Google Hangouts is available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry.

3. WeChat

WeChat is a popular alternative to Viber in China. It has many of the same features as Viber, including free calls, video calls, instant messaging, and group chats. WeChat also has a few unique features, such as the ability to ‘shake’ your phone to find other WeChat users nearby and to send ‘red packets’ (virtual gifts) to friends and family.

4. Line

Line is a popular alternative to Viber in Japan. It has many of the same features as Viber, including free calls, video calls, instant messaging, and group chats. Line also has a few unique features, such as the ability to create ‘sticker packs’, and to play games with friends.

5. Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is another popular Viber alternative. It has a similar interface and offers the same features. Facebook Messenger also has a desktop app and a web version. You can use Facebook Messenger to send text messages, make voice and video calls, and share files. Facebook Messenger is available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry.

Conclusion

There are a lot of different messaging apps out there, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. If you are not happy with Viber, I recommend trying out WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or LINE.