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Telegram, Viber, Signal, Messenger, Skype are examples of messengers with differential functions that stand out in relation to WhatsApp. All of them are available for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones. Check out more details about each of the alternative messaging apps below.

See the differentials of rival WhatsApp applications Photo: Marcela Franco / dnetcSee the differentials of rival WhatsApp applications Photo: Marcela Franco / dnetc

See the differentials of rival WhatsApp applications Photo: Marcela Franco / dnetc

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Telegram is a messaging application available on smartphones and the web. The messenger has a wide variety of themes and the user can customize the app's interface as they wish. Telegram allows you to watch videos and listen to music while downloading files, in addition to creating and switching between multiple accounts on a single device.

Among Telegram's differentials, compared to WhatsApp, is the possibility of creating groups with a limit of 200 thousand members, and sending photos, videos and documents without size restrictions. In addition, the conversation history does not occupy space in the cell phone memory, since it is available in the cloud. The disadvantage of the service is in the number of users, which is well below WhatsApp.

Telegram has good feedback from Google Play users Photo: Helito Beggiora / dnetcTelegram has good feedback from Google Play users Photo: Helito Beggiora / dnetc

Telegram has good feedback from Google Play users Photo: Helito Beggiora / dnetc

The Viber messenger was launched in 2010 with the proposal to make calls and exchange messages free of charge between people from anywhere in the world. The application allows the user to record instant video and voice messages, make voice and video calls, express themselves with stickers and more.

Calls can also be made on the computer, something impossible on WhatsApp Web, in turn, and the app offers games to have fun in groups with friends. However, in the comment section of the Play Store, some users have reported difficulties making calls through Viber.

Viber has WhatsApp-like functions Photo: Barbara Mannara / dnetcViber has WhatsApp-like functions Photo: Barbara Mannara / dnetc

Viber has WhatsApp-like functions Photo: Barbara Mannara / dnetc

Signal is a free application to exchange messages and make calls. It was developed by a non-profit organization that seeks to provide an experience without advertising and trackers. Signal similar to rivals in that it allows you to make audio and video calls, send text, GIFs, images, voice messages and clips.

A differentiator of the application, however, the possibility of customizing personalized alerts for each contact. The end-to-end encrypted service to keep communication secure within the application.

Signal "super-secure" messenger for Android and iPhone Photo: Daniel Dutra / dnetcSignal "super-secure" messenger for Android and iPhone Photo: Daniel Dutra / dnetc

Signal "super-secure" messenger for Android and iPhone Photo: Daniel Dutra / dnetc

Messenger is the Facebook messenger that allows you to make video and audio calls, send text or voice messages, send stickers and GIFs. The application also allows the user to share Facebook posts directly with their contacts. One of the most anticipated functions (and recently added to Messenger) is the ability to select a specific message to reply to.

A positive point is that it is also possible to make calls via the computer through the Facebook website. A differential of Messenger is its integration with Facebook, which allows contacting brands and companies with fan pages on the social network.

Messenger and WhatsApp are Facebook messengers Photo: Wallace Nascimento / dnetcMessenger and WhatsApp are Facebook messengers Photo: Wallace Nascimento / dnetc

Messenger and WhatsApp are Facebook messengers Photo: Wallace Nascimento / dnetc

Skype is one of the pioneers in the field of videoconferencing. The program was launched in 2003 and was very successful for audio and video connections at prices below the market average at the time. Unlike other messengers, Skype allows you to send SMS and make calls to phones and mobile phones of telephone companies, with prepaid Skype credit. To make a call to the United States, for example, the fee charged of R $ 0.06 per minute.

Today, the program is available as an application for cell phones and allows you to send text messages, photos, make free audio and video calls over the Internet and share your screen during videoconferences.

Skype video calls allow the user to share the screen with more than one person Photo: Anna Kellen Bull / dnetcSkype video calls allow the user to share the screen with more than one person Photo: Anna Kellen Bull / dnetc

Skype video calls allow the user to share the screen with more than one person Photo: Anna Kellen Bull / dnetc

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