Top 5 best alternatives of whatsapp 2021 (privacy concern)
As the Whatsapp comes up with their new privacy policy after that there is waves was comes out in which millions of users are disappointed with the some key point of Whatsapp.
Whatsapp is have 1 billion usres base or it's the too large number of people are connected with whatsapp so, as many peoples are use whatsapp for their personal or business both.
Facebook is the parent company of Whatsapp. Facebook gets the ownership of Whatsapp for $19B. In the recent privacy policy update of Whatsapp there is a point is mentioned which clearify that we can use your data to share with facebook or other Facebook family. Through facebook or instagram whose another comes in family of Facebook can shows you addvertisement as related to Whatsapp data.
That's isn't any new things that comes Google also uses users data for gives best experience to their users as shows relatively addvertisement or do more things to make easier to users if we seen so, what wrong Whatsapp does in its privacy policy as per it's also in the Google's privacy policy for the users. Question is why Millions of people disagreed.
The main reason before it that Google is the most trusted company also overall the world or Google wouldn't missuse of our data as we know that or we trust on Google or Google always makes our trust positive.
As like that if we talk about the Facebook the parent company of Whatsapp if we talk about the few past years of Facebook or see from the privacy Perspective that we can see they isn't trusted like Google or there was a News comes up for Facebook that they misuse of users data or gives to third party.
After that Facebook Founder or C.E.O Mark Zuckerberg in 2014. He apologized for the leaked data. Millions peoples that was done through a Quiz.
So, that why people weren't forgot that incident.
Let's comes to the top 5 best alternative Whatsapp 2021
1) Signal
It's first alternative platform that comes up with the wave after the privacy policy of Whatsapp. Signal is just like the whatsapp or that's only the app which users goes as like the tide after the privacy policy of Whatsapp.
If we talk about the privacy of users in signal so, there is (E2E) for message, images, video or file that you are only the recipientant can read or see what did you send even siganl wasn't able to see or it's like to Whatsapp as whatsapp also gives (E2E).
If you are disagreed from the new privacy policy of Whatsapp the you can use signal
Highlights features of signal
Say anything – State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source Signal Protocol™) keeps your conversations secure. Privacy isn’t an optional mode — it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time.
i) Go fast – Messages are delivered quickly and reliably, even on slow networks. Signal is optimized to operate in the most constrained environment possible.
ALSO READ:- Whatsapp vs signal New whatsapp privacy policy.
ii) Feel free – Signal is a completely independent 501c3 nonprofit. Development is supported by users like you. No advertisements. No trackers. No kidding.
iii ) Be yourself – You can use your existing phone number and address book to securely communicate with your friends.
iv) Speak up – Whether they live across town or across the ocean, Signal’s enhanced audio and video quality will make your friends and family feel closer.
2) Telegram
Telegram is also another best alternative of Whatsapp or there are many extra features we can see in telegram if we compare to whatsapp as like you can seen large file upto 2GB or in whatsapp you can can send upto 100MB. There isn't ( E2E) in Telegram but you can create secret chat that telegram isn't able to see.. or telegram said that all your data which is I our clous is stored in encrypted form that can't de-crypted
Highlights features
i) FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe.
SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your devices at once. Start typing on your phone and finish the message from your tablet or laptop. Never lose your data again.
ii) UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it.
iii) SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
iv) POWERFUL: You can create group chats for up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.), and even set up bots for specific tasks. It's the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork.
v) RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages in the minimum bytes possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.
vi) FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
vii) SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we are taking great care to keep the interface clean. With its minimalist design, Telegram is lean and easy to use.
Secret chat
PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give third parties access to your data.
For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use end-to-end encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
3) Viber
Many peoples isn't Knows about the viber it's also another instant messenger that looks like to Whatsapp or it's launched in 2012 but it not so much popular or it's have (E2E) to gives respect to your privacy.
Highlights features
Make Free Audio and Video Calls
Make crystal-clear audio and instant video calls to friends and family. Group chat or a group video call for up to 20 people is a great opportunity to see your loved ones. Enjoy completely free video calls and chat every day.
i) Open a Group Chat
Catch up with friends, family, and coworkers by opening a group chat for up to 250 members. Talk and text together, discuss your favorite movies, books, events, and more in dedicated chat rooms! Having a chat with parents is perfect for sharing family events, jokes, and photos.
ii) Make Low-cost Calls to Landlines with Viber Out
Call landlines, non-Viber users, or anyone who doesn’t have an internet service or a mobile phone with Viber Out’s low-cost international calling service.
iii) Send Free Messages
Staying in touch has never been easier. Send a free text message, share a photo, a sticker or GIF, a video, or any other file. Viber is a great alternative for the fans of SMS texting!
iv) Call and Text with 100% Privacy
With end-to-end encryption, any type of information you share on Viber will always remain private. Every message is sent in the form of an encrypted code that only recipients' device can translate to plain text using an encryption key. Encryption keys exist only on user devices and nowhere else. So, no one — not even Viber — can read your messages.
v) Self-Destruct Your Secret Chats
Start a Secret Chat, which will let you set a self-destruct timer for every text so after it’s read, it’s automatically deleted from your recipient’s phone. Texting and calling with Viber is safe due to the encrypted messaging feature.
vi) Express Yourself with GIFs and Viber Stickers
Words can only say so much! Express your every emotion with endless GIFs and over 35,000 stickers from the Viber Sticker Market. Chatting is more fun than you think!
vii) Start a Viber Community. Enjoy Free Talk and Text with Unlimited Members!
No matter what you’re interested in, you can now start your own Viber Community! Interact with an unlimited number of people, about a shared topic or passion. Enjoy more admin controls than ever before as well as new conversation features in a unique chat space where you get to call all the shots.
viii) Enrich Your Conversation with Chat Extensions
Spice up your conversations with a variety of useful Chat Extensions including easy access to your favorite links, GIFs and videos, Yelp, YouTube, Booking, Spotify, and more. Free call and text is more fun with Viber stickers
Let's go ahead for more alternative of whatsapp.
4) Threema
It's a quite paid app for using this app you should have to pay $3.69 (Rs.270) or it's one most secure app. They said by paying little you can save you from sold your data choose better one. That's a app purchase application for the installation you should have to pay the amount.
Highlights of Threema
Threema is the world’s best-selling secure messenger and keeps your data out of the hands of hackers, corporations, and governments. The service can be used completely anonymously. Threema is open source, allows to make end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls, and offers every feature one would expect from a state-of-the-art instant messenger. With Threema Web, you can also use Threema from your Desktop.
i) PRIVACY AND ANONYMITY
Threema is designed from the ground up to generate as little data on servers as possible. Group memberships and contact lists are managed on your device only and never stored on our servers. Messages are immediately deleted after they have been delivered. Local files are stored encrypted on your mobile phone or tablet. All this effectively prevents the collection and misuse of your personal information, including metadata. Threema is fully compliant with the European privacy legislation (GDPR).
ii) HIGHEST ENCRYPTION STRENGTH
Threema end-to-end encrypts all your communication including messages, voice and video calls, group chats, files and even status messages. Only the intended recipient, and nobody else, can read your messages. Threema uses the trusted open source NaCl cryptography library for encryption. The encryption keys are generated and safely stored on users’ devices to prevent backdoor access or copies.
iii) COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES
Threema is not only an encrypted and private messenger but also versatile and feature-rich.
• Write text and send voice messages
• Make voice and video calls
• Share videos pictures and locations
• Send any type of file (pdf animated gif, mp3, doc, zip, etc.)
• Use Threema Web to chat from your Desktop
• Create groups
• Conduct polls with the poll feature
• Choose between a dark and a light theme
• Quickly and silently reply with the unique agree/disagree feature
• Verify the identity of a contact by scanning their personal QR code
• Use Threema as anonymous instant messaging tool
• Synchronize your contacts (optional)
iv) OPEN SOURCE AND AUDITS
The source code of the Threema app is open for everyone to review. On top of that, renowned experts are regularly commissioned to conduct systematic security audits of Threema’s code.
Threema is most secure messanger app that they said or there are all security are available in threema that needed to be a secure app. So, Threema is better choice for who want to secure or makes privacy to private.
5) Google hangouts
Google hangouts is another best option to replace WhatsApp or as we know that Google is most secure or trusted company that we can trust on Google without any hesitation because Google built this trust with it's works or In future Google we makes more strong it's trust towards their users.
Highlights features
Use Hangouts to keep in touch. Message contacts, start free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one person or a group.
Include all your contacts with group chats for up to 150 people.
Say more with status messages, photos, videos, maps, emoji, stickers, and animated GIFs
Turn any conversation into a free group video call with up to 10 contacts.
Call any phone number in the world (and all calls to other Hangouts users are free!).
Connect your Google Voice account for phone calling, SMS texting, and voicemail integration.
Keep in touch with contacts across Android, iOS, and the web, and sync chats across all your devices.
Message contacts anytime, even if they’re offline.
Or there are all similar features are available in Google hangouts as the another messenger app as we talk about the most preferred or using app Whatsapp or as we know that Google has more sincere towards to their security or privacy for their users.
Highlights features source via. Play store respectively from their apps description
