We have all heard of LINE, the Japanese app for instant messaging for smartphones and PCs. Those who use Line can send text messages, video and audio media, graphics. They can also make calls and even hold video or audio conferences for free.
If you want an alternative for the LINE app, we come with a great list!
Skype
Skype is the most popular app for instant messaging. You can text, voice call, or video call a person. You are also able to call landlines and mobiles, but with a price – you’ll need to get a premium account or a subscription. This app is also available for Apple Watch – you’ll get your notifications and your chat on your Apple Watch. The app is also available pretty much everywhere, from smartphones to tablets to PCs to TVs.
This app allows you to talk to your friends without paying for it. This one is available for Windows Phone, BlackBerry, iOS, and Android, and they can message each other. The app uses the same internet data which you use for web browsing and emails, so there’s no additional money for it. With this one, you can create groups, send images, video, and audio messages, as well. You can use it on your web browser, as well.
Wire
This one is the most secure platform that includes video, voice, messages and conference calls, even file-sharing and external collaboration. They are all secured by end-to-end-encryption. It’s straightforward to search in your conversations, and there are Guest Rooms for external collaboration. It comes with support for Android, iOS, and Desktop. There’s also a web app, and it gets synced in real-time, across all devices.
Viber
It is worth mentioning that more than 460 million people are using Viber. They can send text, make a phone call or a video call, and send photos, as well. The app uses your Wi-Fi or mobile connection so that you won’t pay more for it. You can also use the app to make calls outside the Viber landlines, and the rates are low. The app is available for many platforms and smartphones. You can create groups with up to 100 users, and follow Public Chats. Don’t forget to download stickers to make your chats more interesting.
Hangouts
This one is a messaging app that allows you to send and receive messages, photos, and files. You can also start video and voice calls when you’re in a group. The app will enable you to make video chats with up to 10 people at once. The app is also available for Desktop, where you can share Google documents and where you can watch YouTube videos at the same time with all the other people from your groups.
Trillian
This one is an instant messaging app that works for tablets, phones, and desktops – and it keeps your chats synchronized between all of them. You won’t have to pay a penny for it because it uses your existing data plan or your Wi-Fi.the interface is easy to use, and the message delivery is fast. The app ensures that third-parties are not able to read your messages.
Telegram
This one is a messaging app that was created by the team behind VK. Its focus is on security and speed. The app is straightforward to use. You can send photos, messages as long as these people have Telegram. You can create groups with up to 20000 people. Keep in mind that the chats are not encrypted by default, which allows other people to see what you are writing. For end-to-end encryption, you need to enable Secret Chat.
