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Best Viber alternatives in India (2026)
Viber is a messaging & social apps product from Rakuten, Tokyo, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Viber are ShareChat (Free), Facebook (Free), Josh App (Free), Signal (Free) and JioChat (Free). ShareChat is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Viber alternative
Indian support and GST
Viber is built in Japan. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Viber alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Viber's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Viber (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | ShareChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Facebook | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Josh App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Signal | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  JioChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Pinterest | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Arattai | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Sandes | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Mastodon | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Threads | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Bluesky | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  YouTube Shorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Instagram Reels | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Clubhouse | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Public App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Lokal | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Kutumb | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Bolo Indya | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Nextdoor | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  X (Twitter) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Viber alternatives in detail
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- Built in India (Bengaluru)
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- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
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- Built in India (Chennai)
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- Built in India (New Delhi)
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How to choose a Viber alternative
- Businesses should set up official business profiles and catalogues.
- Use official APIs for automation, never unofficial tools.
- Review privacy settings for staff accounts.
Viber alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Viber in 2026?+
The closest matches to Viber on App Advisor are ShareChat (Free), Facebook (Free), Josh App (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Viber, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Viber?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ShareChat (Free), Facebook (Free), Josh App (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Viber?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including ShareChat (Free), Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Viber vs ShareChat: which is better?+
ShareChat is the closest match to Viber in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Viber alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in messaging & social apps or a category Viber also covers, and Rakuten's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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