Free · Android & Web · Hosted in Malaysia 🇲🇾

A secure, self-hosted
WhatsApp alternative

TalkToPlanB gives you real-time group & direct messaging, voice messages, and file sharing. Use it on your phone or in any browser, fully in sync — with your data hosted in Malaysia.

Everything you expect from a modern messenger

TalkToPlanB is a self-contained messaging platform — familiar to anyone who has used WhatsApp, but independent, self-hosted, and hosted close to home.

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Group & direct chat

Real-time messaging for groups and one-to-one conversations, with read indicators and message history.

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Voice messages

Hold to record and release to send, or tap to toggle — on both the app and the web.

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Photos & files

Share images and documents instantly, with long-press options to save, copy, forward, or delete.

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Open to AI agents

A free developer REST API and an MCP server let AI assistants and your own apps send and read messages.

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Phone ↔ web sync

Start a chat on your phone and continue in your browser — everything stays in real-time sync.

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Private & local (PDPA)

HTTPS-encrypted in transit, messages encrypted at rest (AES-256), and your data hosted in Malaysia and handled in line with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) — not on big-tech servers.

Looking for a WhatsApp alternative?

If you want an independent, private messenger that you control — with your data kept in the region — TalkToPlanB is built for you, your community, or your team. See a side-by-side comparison on the TalkToPlanB vs WhatsApp page.

Built for developers — and for AI

TalkToPlanB is AI-ready out of the box. Build messaging into your own app, or let an AI agent send and read messages on your behalf.

🧩 Developer REST API

Send messages, read conversations, and receive webhooks with a simple API key. Documented with OpenAPI.

🤖 MCP server (AI-native)

Connect TalkToPlanB to AI assistants like Claude via the Model Context Protocol — they can list rooms, read messages, and send messages directly.

  • Package: npx talktoplanb-mcp
  • Tools: send_message, list_rooms, read_messages
  • Works with agentic AI (OpenClaw, Hermes, etc.)

Get TalkToPlanB

Web: open talktoplanb.duckdns.org/app in any browser.
Android: download the Android APK.
New here? Create an account with your email and phone number — we'll email you a verification code.

Frequently asked questions

What is TalkToPlanB?

A secure messaging app with real-time group and direct chat, voice messages, and photo and file sharing. It works on Android and in any web browser, with data hosted in Malaysia.

Is TalkToPlanB a good WhatsApp alternative?

Yes. It offers familiar real-time group and direct messaging with voice messages and media sharing, and your data is hosted in Malaysia rather than on big-tech servers.

Is TalkToPlanB free?

Yes, it is free to use. A developer API is also available for builders.

Where is my data stored?

On servers hosted in Malaysia (Oracle Cloud). Traffic is encrypted in transit over HTTPS and message content is encrypted at rest (AES-256).

Is TalkToPlanB PDPA-compliant and is my data kept in Malaysia?

Yes. Your data is stored on servers located in Malaysia (Oracle Cloud) and handled in line with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). Messages are encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest (AES-256). See our Privacy & PDPA notice for details.

Can I use TalkToPlanB on a PC?

Yes. Open the web app in any browser; it syncs in real time with the Android app.

Does TalkToPlanB have an API, and can AI agents use it?

Yes — a REST API (OpenAPI), webhooks, a developer portal, and an MCP server so AI assistants can send and read messages.

How do I sign up?

Download the Android app or open the web app, then register with your email and phone number. We email you a verification code to activate the account.