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Whatsie vs WhatsApp: catalog facts
Whatsie	WhatsApp
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to use for personal messaging and calls.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Native notifications and tray unread badge Calls, screen sharing and a downloads manager	End-to-end encrypted messages and calls Available on phones, desktop and the web
Unofficial client built on WhatsApp Web Linux only	Proprietary and tied to a phone number account Relies on a central service run by the developer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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