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WeChatWhatsApp
Free

Free to download and use.

 Free

Free to use for personal messaging and calls.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Very large user base, especially in China
  • Chat, calls, social feed and payments in one app
  • End-to-end encrypted messages and calls
  • Available on phones, desktop and the web
  • Closed source and run by a single company
  • Many features go beyond messaging, which makes the app large
  • Proprietary and tied to a phone number account
  • Relies on a central service run by the developer
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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