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WhatsAppQQ
Free

Free to use for personal messaging and calls.

 Free

The app is offered as a download from the official site.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web macOS
  • End-to-end encrypted messages and calls
  • Available on phones, desktop and the web
  • Large existing user base in China
  • Combines chat with interest communities
  • Proprietary and tied to a phone number account
  • Relies on a central service run by the developer
  • Interface and site are primarily in Chinese
  • Proprietary service run by Tencent
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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