Best free messengers in 2022 (Top 5)

Today, messengers are the main means of communication among users of mobile devices and computers. SMS, MMS and even email are becoming outdated and less convenient, unlike instant messengers, which often use your phone number as a login. So all your contacts automatically appear in messengers, which is very convenient. In this article, we decided to collect the top 5 best and most popular messengers today in Russia, Ukraine and all over the world.

#1 WhatsApp
WhatsApp is the most popular messenger in the world, almost everyone who has a smartphone is sure to install it. This app is popular mainly because of its simplicity. All your contacts will be automatically added to WhatsApp. Messaging, group chats, media content sharing, stickers, emoticons, etc. are all there of course. Users can also make free calls to other users who have installed Whatsapp. Most popular in countries such as: Russia, China, Germany, Italy, Latin American countries.
Advantages:
Free application;
Works on all popular operating systems: mobile iOS (iPhone), Android, Windows Phone; computers Windows, MAC;
Free audio and video calls to any country in the world (no extra charge), messages and group chats (up to 256 people);
Uses any type of Internet connection (Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G, 2G or EDGE);
Multimedia content (photos, videos, documents and voice messages);
No need to remember logins and pin codes for authorization, application uses only your phone number and contact address book.
Disadvantages: Sends files with a maximum size of 100 MB;
Notes power consumption on iPhone; Not the best encryption system; Requires iOS 8.0 or Android 4.0.3 or later.

#2 Viber
Viber is perfect for those who like to use as many stickers as possible. Although instant messaging is the main thing about this app, it's well established in the sticker market. Viber has a beautiful, simple and easy to use purple interface, voice messaging, group chats and video calls also work great in Viber. It is most popular in countries such as: Ukraine, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Benefits: Free app; The app is available for iOS 9 and above, Android 4.0 and above, Windows Phone, as well as on Windows, Mac OS and Linux;
Free calls, messages and videos with other system users. Stickers, gifs, animations, etc.
Disadvantages:
Sometimes there is a bad connection during audio or video calls (but it happens everywhere);
Maximum length of the voice message - 30 seconds;
Spam and advertisements;
Weak data encryption;
No ability to export data.

#3 Telegram
Telegram is fairly new to the messenger market, but has already won the hearts of many users. It is considered one of the most secure and encrypted messengers. It is possible to create your own groups, store the full history of correspondence and communicate in group chats. The leading place among the messengers is in the following countries: Iran, Uzbekistan and Ethiopia.
Advantages:
The free application;
Telegram is available for mobile iOS, Android, Windows Phone and computers with OS Windows, Mac OS and Linux;
Open source code, allowing each person to make their own changes in their application: make stickers or something cooler; Easy group chat and text editor: special bots will help ;
Smart bots. Will help format your text for Instagram and other apps, determine a winner at random, etc.
Unlimited voice messages;
The app keeps a complete history of all your correspondence (unless you want to delete it manually);
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple devices.
Disadvantages:
No voice or video calls;
Secret chats are only available for phones.

#4 Skype
One of the most popular instant messaging applications, but gradually losing its popularity. Video calling is the main function of this application, but there is also a chat function that allows you to communicate with other Skype users. There is group chat, emoticons, stickers, multimedia sharing, etc. But in order to add friends to Skype, you need to know their Skype ID. You can also make cheap international calls by adding Skype credit.
Advantages:
Free app;
Supports all popular operating systems: mobile iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, Windows Phone and computer Windows, Mac OS and Linux;
Ability to show your screen;
Free group video chat up to 10 people;
Disadvantages: Adding contacts through their Logins, which is extremely awkward and difficult;
Weak data encryption;
Advertising;
Both users must be online to receive messages.

#5 Facebook Messenger
Facebook's official instant messaging app, which has a neat and clear interface and is very easy to use. Free calls, photo sharing, emoticons, stickers, voice recordings, etc. You will be automatically connected with all your Facebook contacts. You can also send messages to friends outside of Facebook using their phone number. Most popular in countries such as: USA, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Australia.
Advantages: Free app;
Support for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, Windows Phone, Windows (computer)
Good communication quality;
Smart bots;
Secret chat.
Disadvantages:
Already sent messages can not be edited;
Weak privacy;
No voice calls.