Viber alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Viber: ads and promoted content inside the app, and small user base outside its core regions. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Viber, 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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Best Viber alternative for most people
WhatsAppLarger network in most countries, with the same encrypted chats and calls.
Best Viber alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TelegramBigger public communities and channels, with cloud sync on every device.
Best Viber alternative for Mac
LINEA similar sticker-rich messenger with services built in, dominant in Japan and Thailand.
Best Viber alternative for Windows
imoAnother lightweight free calling app popular for international calls on slow connections.
Best Viber alternative for Linux
TelegramBigger public communities and channels, with cloud sync on every device.
Best Viber alternative for iPhone and Android
WhatsAppLarger network in most countries, with the same encrypted chats and calls.
Best Viber alternative for working in the browser
WhatsAppLarger network in most countries, with the same encrypted chats and calls.
Viber alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Viber?
WhatsApp ranks first right now. Larger network in most countries, with the same encrypted chats and calls. Telegram and Signal follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Viber?
Yes. WhatsApp (free), Telegram (free plan + paid), Signal (free) and LINE (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Viber?
Yes: Signal.
Which Viber alternatives work on Linux?
Telegram and Signal run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Viber?
The complaints we hear most: ads and promoted content inside the app; small user base outside its core regions; requires a phone number.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Viber, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.