The best alternatives in the Russian Federation are named for Telegram and WhatsApp* with video calls
14.08.2025
Against the background of the latest news, Russians will clearly need the alternatives to Telegram and WhatsApp* for calls that do not require roaming fees. Among the most affordable and working decisions in Russia, the editor -in -chief of Ferra.ru Evgeny Kharitonov identified several. Read more in the text.
If you want to save, then Matrix, WeChat, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Snapchat, Google Meet, VK video calls and Max are perfect. Each of them has its own advantages, so choose, as they say, to your taste and color.
Evgeny Kharitonov Editor -in -chief Ferra.ru
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– Matrix – Decentralized platform for communication. You can download on the official website Matrix.org or in applications stores. Free, open source.
Matrix
– WeChat – A Chinese super application with chat, calls and payments. Available in Google Play and App Store, free. It has a built-in translator and many mini-applications.
WeChat
– Zom – Popular service for video conferences, which became popular during the time of Covid. Available on Zoom. US, Google Play and App Store. Free for meetings up to 40 minutes. Suitable for business and training.
Zom
– Teams – Corporate messenger from Microsoft. Available on microsoft.com and in marketplaces. Free for basic use. We integrate with the Office 365 package.
Microsoft Teams
– Snapchat – Messenger with emphasis on the photo and video. Available for free on Google Play and App Store. Known for its filters and endangered messages.
Snapchat
– Google Meet -Google service for online meetings. Free, integrated with Gmail and Google calendar.
Google Meet
– VK video calls – Built on the social network VKontakte. Free, available in the VK app. Support group calls.
VK video calls
– Maximum – The national messenger, who will soon receive integration with public services. Available in the App Store and Google Play, free.
Maximum
Recall that at the moment in Russia, the video calls in WhatsApp*, Telegram are partially blocked, Discord, Viber and Signal are blocked. Skype has recently completely ceased to exist.
*belongs to Meta, which is recognized in the Russian Federation extremist and prohibited
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