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We've compiled a list of 14 free and paid alternatives to WhatsApp Desktop. The primary competitors include Hangouts, GBWhatsapp. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between WhatsApp Desktop and A-Chat.org, Chat Helper for WhatsApp, Daily Co. Also you can look at other similar options here: About.


GBWhatsApp is a similar version for WhatsApp Plus have many new features

A-Chat.org is an online private chat room that respect users privacy.

Whatsie
Free Open Source

Whatsie is a simple & beautiful desktop client for WhatsApp Web.

Spez Empathy
Free Open Source

Spez Empathy is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security.

Unofficial whatsapp web desktop client for OSX, Linux and Windows. Build with Electron.

WhatsApp Desktop Platforms

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WhatsApp Desktop Overview

WhatsApp desktop client, based on the official WhatsApp web app. Build with Electron.
This is NOT an official product. This project does not attempt to reverse engineer the WhatsApp API or attempt to reimplement any part of the WhatsApp client. Any communication between the user and WhatsApp servers is handled by official WhatsApp Web itself; this is just a native wrapper for WhatsApp Web, like a browser.

Cross platform (OSX, Windows x64, Linux x64 and ARM v7l)
Native notifications
System tray icon
Open links in browser
Badge with the number of notifications in the dock/taskbar
Dock icon bounces when a new message is received
Focus on contact search input via CMD+F (WIN+F)
Phone info window (s/w versions, battery status, etc)
Auto-launch on login
Start minimized to tray icon
Logging system (log to console and userData/log.log)
Apply custom CSS stylesheet
A couple of things can be configured:
Toggle avatar visibility
Toggle preview of the messages visibility
Set the size for the media thumbs
Proxy settings connect to WhatsApp web

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