Windows Live Messenger Alternatives

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15 best windows live messenger alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Windows Live Messenger alternative list source: explore.live.com

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15 best windows live messenger alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Windows Live Messenger alternative list source: explore.live.com

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These alternatives are useful when you want to compare similar tools by platform support, licensing signals, practical features, and archived community feedback before visiting official product websites.

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare Windows Live Messenger alternatives

Compare top-ranked Windows Live Messenger alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
Skype	100% 4833 archived votes	Freemium	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Pidgin	100% 2899 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Telegram	100% 2323 archived votes	Free	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux
Hangouts	100% 1935 archived votes	Free	Chrome, Web, Windows, Android, iPhone
WhatsApp Messenger	99% 1275 archived votes	Free	Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone
Signal	99% 825 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Tox	99% 781 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Mumble	99% 741 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone
Viber	99% 603 archived votes	Freemium	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Jitsi	99% 569 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Facebook Messenger	99% 403 archived votes	Unknown	Web, Windows, Android, iPhone
RetroShare	98% 197 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux

4833

Skype

Score: 100%

FreemiumWebWindowsMacLinuxAndroid

Text-messaging and instant-messaging chat service, you to with the video online application. Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Android

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2899

Pidgin

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Pidgin multi-Protocol chat client used by millions of users and it is easy to use. Connect to aim, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP, and more chat networks. Built-in Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,

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2323

Score: 100%

FreeWebWindowsMacLinux

The Telegraph speed-and security-oriented messaging app. Fast, easy, and its free. SMS, but more powerful. Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Windows,Mobile

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1935

Hangouts

Score: 100%

FreeChromeWebWindowsAndroidiPhone

With a bunch of meetings, send and receive messages, photos and more, and also you get free video and voice calls, SMS / MMS-app. Features:Free,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone,Chrome,OS

1275

WhatsApp Messenger

Score: 99%

FreeWebWindowsMacAndroidiPhone

It allows you to exchange messages without for SMS and WhatsApp numbers-Messenger-cross-platform-mobile-messaging-app. WhatsApp Messenger can be used for Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone

825

Signal

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone

RedPhone and disable all the signals together to create. If you are to avoid SMS fees, create groups so you can communicate, you can chat with signal Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone

781

Tox

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone

You can send messages, files, create groups, and audio-and video-calls to Toxin Toxin testing. In a safe manner. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone

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741

Mumble

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinuxiPhone

Mumble for VoIP and wide the first and most successful free and open-source software. First VoIP software with low-latency audio for gaming was a fit, and at the same time, was also the pioneer High quality sound. Speak in the game-the game shows the user in the overlay. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,iPhone,BSD

603

Viber

Score: 99%

FreemiumWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone

Viber free phone calls and send text messages to anyone who also has the application installed is a mobile app, you can. . Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone

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569

Jitsi

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWebWindowsMacLinuxAndroid

JITs (formerly sip communicator) SIP, XMPP/Jabber, ICQ/aim, complete with endtoend encryption, protocols supported, such as audio /video and chat communication tool Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Android

403

Facebook Messenger

Score: 99%

WebWindowsAndroidiPhone

Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. You can reach to get friends directly on their mobile phones, and send a short message, and all at once. Top Features: • Features:Free,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone,Blackberry

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197

RetroShare

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralised communication system. Chat, share photos, Videos, safe, and you can more Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,OpenSSL

191

LINE

Score: 98%

FreemiumWebWindowsMacAndroidiPhone

Japanese application for instant messaging on Smartphones and computers, a user-defined LINE. Line users exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, free of charge Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone

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155

Origin

Score: 97%

FreeWebWindowsMac

Origin is your new digital Playground. Where you go to find to offer the best EA has. Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Web

131

ICQ

Score: 96%

FreeWebWindowsMacLinux

ICQ instant messengers are one of the oldest. First, mirabilis developed by the Israeli company, sold to AOL, sold again and is in possession of a black Russian Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,Windows,Mobile

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