Alternatives to Viber
Consumer messenger popular in Eastern Europe
Viber ranks #7 of 11 in Personal messaging, with an Alt Score of 74. It is proprietary, free and available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
People who want to text, call, and video chat with friends, family, or groups across countries and platforms without SMS or carrier charges.
Free voice and video calls plus text messaging over Wi-Fi or mobile data, with chats end-to-end encrypted by default. Supports one-on-one and group chats, group voice/video calls, stickers and GIFs, and public Communities for topic-based conversations. Chats sync across devices, including mid-call transfer between phone and desktop. A separate Viber Business product offers business messaging and chatbot tools.
Install the app on a phone (Android or iOS) and register with a phone number, then optionally sign in on Windows, Mac, or Linux to sync the same account. From there you message or call any Viber contact, or join/create Communities and group chats, all routed over the internet instead of your carrier's network.
Where Viber stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Viber
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Personal messaging checklist (16 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| Personal messaging checklist | Viber | Delta Chat | Jami | SimpleX Chat | Telegram | |
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| Backup & export of history |
Every fact and feature listed for Viber is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-11
Free · In‑App Purchases
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rakuten-viber-messenger/id382617920 -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
Viber or its licensors own the title, copyright, and other intellectual property rights in the Material, Viber App and the Services
https://www.viber.com/en/terms/viber-terms-use/ -
Platforms iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux verified 2026-07-11
Download for Windows / Download for Mac / Download for Ubuntu / Download for Fedora / Download for AppImage
https://www.viber.com/en/download/ -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
We brought ChatGPT right to Viber, through our new partnership with OpenAI.
https://www.viber.com/en/blog/2026-07-07/chatgpt-is-now-in-viber/ -
E2E encryption by default Yes verified 2026-07-11
Experience end-to-end encryption On by default for all 1-on-1 calls, chats, and group chats
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rakuten-viber-messenger/id382617920 -
E2E optional No verified 2026-07-11
We use end-to-end encryption by default, so no need to go out of your way to turn it on.
https://www.viber.com/en/security/ -
Voice calls Yes verified 2026-07-11
Make free audio and video calls Enjoy unlimited Viber-to-Viber calls to anyone in the world for free.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rakuten-viber-messenger/id382617920 -
Video calls Yes verified 2026-07-11
Make free audio and video calls Enjoy unlimited Viber-to-Viber calls to anyone in the world for free.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rakuten-viber-messenger/id382617920 -
Phone number required Yes verified 2026-07-11
You must register with your current mobile phone number, and, if you change it, update your mobile phone number using the 'settings' in the Viber App.
https://www.viber.com/en/terms/viber-terms-use/ -
Username-only signup No verified 2026-07-11
You must register with your current mobile phone number, and, if you change it, update your mobile phone number using the 'settings' in the Viber App.
https://www.viber.com/en/terms/viber-terms-use/ -
Federation / decentralized No verified 2026-07-11
your message will wait patiently on Viber's servers for a limited time only
https://www.viber.com/en/security/ -
Message editing & deletion Yes verified 2026-07-11
Delete & Edit seen messages
https://www.viber.com/en/features/ -
Disappearing messages Yes verified 2026-07-11
Set Disappearing Messages
https://www.viber.com/en/features/ -
Reactions Yes verified 2026-07-11
Long-tap the ♥ icon next to any message and react with 😂 / 😍 / 😮 / 😢 / 😡 using Message Reactions on Viber on Communities and group chats!
https://www.viber.com/en/blog/2020-09-30/perfectly-react-to-messages-and-everything-else-thats-new-on-viber/ -
Multi-device without phone Partial verified 2026-07-11
an active Viber account on your mobile phone
https://www.viber.com/en/download/ -
Backup & export of history Yes verified 2026-07-11
To back up your chat history, you must first make sure that Viber is connected to either your Google Drive (Android) or Apple iCloud (iPhone).
https://help.viber.com/hc/en-us/articles/9173576528413-Back-up-and-restore-your-chat-history
FAQ
Yes. Delta Chat, Jami and Telegram have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Delta Chat, Jami and SimpleX Chat — every license claim links its source.