Open-source alternatives to WhatsApp
4 open-source projects that replace WhatsApp, ranked by computed health score and real self-hosting cost.
The 4 alternatives, ranked by health
Health score is a 6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Instant messaging platform. Backend in Go. Clients: Swift iOS, Java Android, JS webapp, scriptable command line; chatbots
Tinode web chat using React
Messenger Clone - Real-time iOS Chat with Firebase Firestore written in Swift
Swift library to manage in app notification in swift language, like WhatsApp, Telegram, Frind, ecc.
Compare the top WhatsApp alternatives head-to-head
Side-by-side breakdowns and self-hosting cost for the leading picks.
Pick your alternative
Most operators land on chat (top health score in this category; cheapest VPS path is chat on hetzner for $4.13/mo).
Data refreshed daily. Pricing for WhatsApp sourced from official site.