Google Chat formerly known as Google Talk is one of the best messaging services in the market that provides voice call and chat communications.
Not only does Google provide Google Chat as a stand-alone application, but you can access it through your Gmail. Google Chat is used by millions for daily communication, however we are aware it is not the most popular app in the market for instant messaging. There are several more messaging apps which provide more features and service than the Google application. So for those that are still undecided, are looking for a bit more in their messaging experience, here are few free alternatives to look into.
Viber
Viber is considered one of the best and the most popular messaging applications. For good reason, they have over 300 million users worldwide, and you use the cross-platform functionality to chat with people who are in and out of the network. Not only does the app provide free voice calls and chat, they have recently released their video call version. If this doesn’t win you over from Google Chat, than Viber has also improved the way you chat. They have included numerous “stickers” that you place in your texts in order to add more lively experience when you chat with others.
This app is another popular alternative that also works as a social application which borrows features from popular social platform Facebook. Unlike Google Chat, there are WeChat Moments where users can share statuses and photos to friends in their contact list. Much like Facebook you can even comment or like other users photos and statuses. On WeChat users are able to video call, voice call, and chat for free. While their many social features are targeted at the user’s meeting random people using WeChat near your locale.
WhatsApp is very popular, unlike all the jazz that comes with WeChat and Viber, it has awesome instant messaging service, which makes it an effective and popular messaging application. WhatsApp has racked up over half a billion users worldwide and is greatly increasing its usage with the ability for users to play games, and other services. Like others, they have released their voice calling feature that will let users place voice calls for free. Now owned by Facebook, they are constantly looking for new ways to better service and improve the app for users.
iMessage
For those that use Apple devices, iMessage is an app that you are familiar with. You are able to keep up with everyone on your contact list easily. However, for other platforms it doesn’t work, but for other iPhone users you can use this service. iMessage was recently updated with the newer operating system in which you use the app to reply to messages without having to go to Messages.
Skype
Skype has to be behind Viber, one of the best Google Chat alternatives. This is in part because you are able to use Skype on your mobile device and computer at the same time. Skype offers “free” video and voice calls, chat, and you can send files and photos to other users. You won’t be disappointed in Skype if you are looking for a more effective messaging application.