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WeChat vs QQ: catalog facts
WeChat	QQ
Free Free to download and use.	Free The app is offered as a download from the official site.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS
Very large user base, especially in China Chat, calls, social feed and payments in one app	Large existing user base in China Combines chat with interest communities
Closed source and run by a single company Many features go beyond messaging, which makes the app large	Interface and site are primarily in Chinese Proprietary service run by Tencent
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 October 1, 2026

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