WhatsApp Alternatives

WhatsApp started out in 2009 no selling customer data, no-ads, no in-app purchases, a $1 annual subscription fee (not enforced). All that changed when bought by FB in 2014 - now shares your data with FB and Instagram - just one reason to dump it.

• Signal Messenger
• Telegram Messenger

Of the two Signal probably has the edge being completely open source. (Telegram’s server software is not open-source.)

Guides

• How to use Signal: Everything you need to know
• 17 Best Signal Messenger Tips and Tricks to Use It Like a Pro

Commentary

• 5 Reasons Not to Use WhatsApp
• What Is Signal, and Why Is Everyone Using It?
• Signal vs. Telegram: Which Is the Best Chat App?
• Top 10 WhatsApp Alternative Apps You Can Use
• WhatsApp privacy policy: Telegram reports 25 million new users in 3 days - 13 Jan 2021
• Signal slams Cellebrite security company over alleged security holes - 22 April 2021

Videos

• How WhatsApp Makes Money. Interesting history from origins of WA to present day.