A globally dominant messaging platform offering end-to-end encryption for text, voice calls, and video chats.
| Pricing from | Free |
| Best for | Everyday personal messaging |
| Website | www.whatsapp.com |
WhatsApp pricing
Has a free plan. Pricing as Lister records it: Free
Prices change: check WhatsApp's own pricing page before you buy.
Strengths and trade-offs
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Extremely large global user base
- Requires a mobile phone number to register
- Owned by Meta, which raises privacy concerns for some users
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Alternatives to WhatsApp
 TelegramA new era of messaging | #2 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps | 92.7 |
 SignalSpeak freely | #3 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps | 90.3 |
 SlackWhere work happens | #4 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps | 88.0 |
 Microsoft TeamsChat, meet, call, and collaborate | #5 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps | 85.7 |
 DiscordYour place to talk and hang out | #6 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps | 83.3 |
 Apple MessagesSay more with iMessage | #7 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps | 81.0 |
Questions about WhatsApp
How much does WhatsApp cost?
WhatsApp's pricing, as Lister records it: Free.
Is WhatsApp free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.
Who is WhatsApp best for?
WhatsApp is best for everyday personal messaging.
Where does WhatsApp rank?
WhatsApp is ranked #1 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps (Lister Score 95.0).
What are the best alternatives to WhatsApp?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Telegram (#2 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps), Signal (#3 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps) and Slack (#4 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps).
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#1 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps
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