What's App alternatives?

DUTR

So What's App are really pushing for a annual charge to use the service :eek:
So in true MSE spirit, any suggestions for alternatives?

jbainbridge

They provide a service which I assume requires some sort of infrastructure / connection / support. 69p or whatever it is doesn't seem too bad!

Earthworm

Kik Messenger is a nice alternative and completely free.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kik.android&hl=en

Windows Phone: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/kik-messenger/432c8fec-569c-e011-986b-78e7d1fa76f8

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/kik-messenger/id357218860?mt=8

Tony5101

As far as I remember - WhatsApp always gave you the first year free, and there would be a charge of 69p after that. I know that I definitely saw this when I signed up last year.
Personally - It's saved me 100x the 69p in sending photo/MMS costs already - so I don't mind paying going forward.