Alternatives · NGL & Tellonym
Anonymous posts that turn into real chats
Waku is an alternative to NGL, Tellonym and Sendit. Post confessions, hot takes or questions anonymously on the Board, and anyone who gets it can Chat with OP, a request that reveals neither of you. There are no paid "hints" to unmask anyone.
About NGL & Tellonym
NGL lets people send you anonymous messages through a link. In July 2024 it settled with the US FTC and the Los Angeles DA for $5 million and was barred from serving under-18s; the complaint alleged fake messages and paid hints that didn't reveal senders. Tellonym is a German anonymous Q&A app.
Waku vs NGL & Tellonym
| Waku | NGL & Tellonym | |
|---|---|---|
| To sign up | A nickname and a picture. No email, no real photos | An account linked to your socials |
| Meeting people | Random strangers in seconds, or swipe and chat once they accept | Anyone with your link |
| What ties to you | An anonymous card with a Pinterest picture, no face | Your Instagram or Snapchat |
Why people switch
- Two-way: posts turn into real chats.
- No paid reveal, ever.
- Your socials stay out of it.
Where NGL & Tellonym is better
NGL plugs straight into your Instagram story. We keep your socials out of it.
Questions
Other alternatives
Waku isn’t affiliated with NGL & Tellonym. Names belong to their owners. Facts checked November 2026.