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VK Messenger vs MAX: catalog facts
VK Messenger	MAX
Free Free to use; the app is proprietary.	Free Free to use, including calls.
Linux, Web	Linux, Android, iOS
Audio and video calls alongside messaging Transcription of voice and video messages	Calls without limits on time or participants Built to work on weak connections and slow devices
Proprietary and tied to a VK account Mainly useful if your contacts are on VK	Proprietary, with no published information on end-to-end encryption Interface and website are Russian-language
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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