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KakaoTalk vs LINE: catalog facts
KakaoTalk	LINE
Free Free to use for messaging and calls.	Free Messages and voice and video calls are free.
Windows	Android, iOS
Free messaging plus voice and video calls Chat folders and editable sent messages	Free messaging and voice and video calls Widely used in several Asian countries
Official information is mostly in Korean Includes social and short-form video features beyond plain messaging	Closed source, centrally run service Mostly useful where contacts already use it
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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