Animated Emojis!:
Telegram
Staff Pick
Telegram is supported by all major platforms, and it is perhaps the next most popular open-source messenger besides WhatsApp. There s no video calling ability, but you can text across platforms simultaneously and make clear voice calls with ease. Available are groups with up to 200,000 people, robust file-sharing abilities, self-erasing messages, and the proprietary end-to-end encryption you want to keep your privacy intact. Telegram is free.See at Telegram
Video Calls Galore:
Signal
If you can t give up encrypted video calls, you ll want to check out Signal. It employs open-source encryption for your texts, voice calls, and video calls, allowing you to communicate exactly how you d like. No animated emojis here, but even the stickers are encrypted. Share GIFs, videos, and photos easily with the intuitive design. Signal works across all major platforms and includes group chats for up to 150 members. Signal is free.See at Signal