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WhatsAppWeChat
Free

Free to use for personal messaging and calls.

 Free

Free to download and use.

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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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