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GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll messaging apps

Top picks

Common reasons people leave GG (Gadu-Gadu): interface, help and community are almost entirely in Polish, and free version shows ads. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GG (Gadu-Gadu), then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Telegram currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Telegram logoTelegramFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 576.8
2WhatsApp logoWhatsAppFree—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +26 of 676.4
3Facebook Messenger logoFacebook MessengerFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 474.6
4Signal logoSignalFree—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 574.4
5Viber logoViberFree plan + paid—NoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 469.1
  1. Telegram logo

    1. TelegramTop pick

    Best for: Communities, channel followers and power users who want every chat synced on every device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from GG (Gadu-Gadu)

    Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's.

    Pros

    • Instant sync across phone, desktop and web without the phone online
    • Very large groups and broadcast channels
    • Open bot platform and open-source client apps

    Cons

    • Regular chats are not end-to-end encrypted
    • Secret Chats are one-to-one and tied to a single device
    • Public groups attract spam and scams
    Visit Telegram Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Telegram a good GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free, with optional Premium
    Checked Nov 8, 2026telegram.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Group size
    Up to 200,000 members
    Checked Nov 8, 2026telegram.org(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Secret Chats and calls only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026telegram.org(opens source in a new tab)
    File size limit
    2 GB (4 GB with Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026telegram.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Client apps, reproducible builds
    Checked Nov 8, 2026telegram.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. WhatsApp logo

    2. WhatsApp

    Best for: Anyone who wants to reach friends, family and businesses on the messenger they already use

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    76.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from GG (Gadu-Gadu)

    End-to-end encrypted by default and works with contacts abroad, tied to a phone number.

    Pros

    • Almost everyone in many countries already has it
    • Chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted by default
    • Reliable group chats, voice notes and group video calls

    Cons

    • Owned by Meta, which collects usage metadata
    • Requires a phone number to sign up
    • Ads and Meta AI are creeping into the app
    Visit WhatsApp Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1577
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is WhatsApp a good GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes, by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Group size
    Up to 1,000 people
    Checked Nov 8, 2026whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Group calls
    Up to 32 people
    Checked Nov 8, 2026whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    More than 3 billion
    Checked Nov 8, 2026whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Meta (joined Facebook in 2014)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Facebook Messenger logo

    3. Facebook Messenger

    Best for: People whose friends and family mainly keep in touch through Facebook

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    74.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from GG (Gadu-Gadu)

    Already used by most Polish internet users, so switching rarely means asking contacts to install anything.

    Pros

    • Reach Facebook contacts without swapping phone numbers
    • Personal chats and calls are encrypted by default
    • Shared albums, games and group video calls built in

    Cons

    • Tied to a Facebook account and Meta's data collection
    • Desktop apps have been retired
    • Cluttered with AI features and business messages
    Visit Facebook Messenger Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1539
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Facebook Messenger a good GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Personal chats and calls, by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026messenger.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account
    Connects with Facebook friends
    Checked Nov 8, 2026messenger.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Meta AI built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026messenger.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Group albums
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026messenger.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Signal logo

    4. Signal

    Best for: Anyone who wants the strongest mainstream privacy without giving up a familiar chat app

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    74.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from GG (Gadu-Gadu)

    Free, open source and end-to-end encrypted, with no ads or premium tier.

    Pros

    • Everything end-to-end encrypted by default, including groups
    • Collects almost no metadata
    • No ads, tracking or paid tier; open source

    Cons

    • Needs a phone number to register
    • Desktop app only works linked to a phone
    • Smaller network than WhatsApp in most countries
    Visit Signal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Signal a good GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Organisation
    Independent nonprofit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026signal.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Ads and tracking
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026signal.org(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Always on
    Checked Nov 8, 2026signal.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    Requires Signal on your phone
    Checked Nov 8, 2026signal.org(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Viber logo

    5. Viber

    Best for: People in Viber-heavy regions and anyone who makes cheap international calls to regular phones

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    69.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from GG (Gadu-Gadu)

    Popular in Central and Eastern Europe, with free calls and desktop apps alongside mobile.

    Pros

    • Chats encrypted by default, including groups
    • Full desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux
    • Viber Out calls landlines and non-users cheaply

    Cons

    • Ads and promoted content inside the app
    • Small user base outside its core regions
    • Requires a phone number
    Visit Viber Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1577
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Viber a good GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes, by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026viber.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Disappearing messages
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026viber.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device sync
    Mobile and desktop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026viber.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free messaging and calls
    Checked Nov 8, 2026viber.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Telegram logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for most people

Telegram

Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's.

WhatsApp logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for a free option

WhatsApp

End-to-end encrypted by default and works with contacts abroad, tied to a phone number.

Viber logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Viber

Popular in Central and Eastern Europe, with free calls and desktop apps alongside mobile.

Signal logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for open source

Signal

Free, open source and end-to-end encrypted, with no ads or premium tier.

Telegram logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for Mac

Telegram

Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's.

Telegram logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for Windows

Telegram

Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's.

Telegram logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for Linux

Telegram

Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's.

Facebook Messenger logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for iPhone and Android

Facebook Messenger

Already used by most Polish internet users, so switching rarely means asking contacts to install anything.

Telegram logo

Best GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternative for working in the browser

Telegram

Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's.

GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GG (Gadu-Gadu)?

Telegram ranks first right now. Large groups, channels and cloud sync across devices, with desktop apps much like GG's. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger follow it in our ranking.

GG (Gadu-Gadu) vs Telegram: what's the difference?

Both GG (Gadu-Gadu) and Telegram are free with paid plans. Both run on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Web.

Is GG (Gadu-Gadu) free?

GG (Gadu-Gadu) is free with paid plans. Premium plan: 89,00 zł for 12 months; Starting price: 9,90 zł a month (GG Premium); Free plan: Yes, GG Standard with ads. Checked on GG (Gadu-Gadu)'s own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to GG (Gadu-Gadu)?

Yes. Telegram (free plan + paid), WhatsApp (free), Facebook Messenger (free) and Signal (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GG (Gadu-Gadu)?

Yes: Signal.

Which GG (Gadu-Gadu) alternatives work on Linux?

Telegram, Signal and Viber run on Linux.

Why do people switch from GG (Gadu-Gadu)?

The complaints we hear most: interface, help and community are almost entirely in Polish; free version shows ads; no end-to-end encryption advertised, unlike Signal or WhatsApp.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GG (Gadu-Gadu), reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.