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WeChat vs LINE: catalog facts
WeChat	LINE
Free Free to download and use.	Free Messages and voice and video calls are free.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Very large user base, especially in China Chat, calls, social feed and payments in one app	Free messaging and voice and video calls Widely used in several Asian countries
Closed source and run by a single company Many features go beyond messaging, which makes the app large	Closed source, centrally run service Mostly useful where contacts already use it
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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