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The best messaging apps in 2026

Last updated
Feb 10, 2026
Based on
2,251 reviews
Products considered
489

Messaging apps group tools for real‑time chat, calls, and collaboration. Use them to message teams, support customers, run campaigns, or stay social across devices.

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Top reviewed messaging apps

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Among top-reviewed picks, excels for structured team collaboration with channels, threads, huddles, and deep app integrations. suits real-time communities with robust voice/video, roles, and bots, scaling from casual groups to developer hubs. For broad consumer reach and simple group coordination, delivers fast, encrypted messaging, voice notes, and cross‑device access despite limited power-user customization.
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