imo alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave imo: ads in the app, and less transparency about ownership and data use. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces imo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. WhatsApp currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best imo alternative for most people
WhatsAppLarger network with encrypted calls that also work on modest connections.
Best imo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ViberFree calls plus Viber Out for cheap calls to regular phone numbers.
Best imo alternative for Windows
WhatsAppLarger network with encrypted calls that also work on modest connections.
Best imo alternative for Linux
ViberFree calls plus Viber Out for cheap calls to regular phone numbers.
Best imo alternative for iPhone and Android
WhatsAppLarger network with encrypted calls that also work on modest connections.
Best imo alternative for working in the browser
WhatsAppLarger network with encrypted calls that also work on modest connections.
imo alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to imo?
WhatsApp ranks first right now. Larger network with encrypted calls that also work on modest connections. Viber and Telegram follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to imo?
Yes. WhatsApp (free), Viber (free plan + paid), Telegram (free plan + paid) and Signal (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to imo?
Yes: Signal.
Which imo alternatives work on Linux?
Viber, Telegram and Signal run on Linux.
Why do people switch from imo?
The complaints we hear most: ads in the app; less transparency about ownership and data use; small user base in North America and Europe.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces imo, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.