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Linphone vs WhatsApp

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Linphone

7.0
Communication

Software for communication systems developers

WhatsApp

7.5
Communication

Native desktop client for WhatsApp

Metric Linphone WhatsApp
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 175 5.8K
90-day Installs 469 16.9K
365-day Installs 1.4K 56.4K
Version 6.1.2 2.26.17.19
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 2.2K
GitHub Forks 755 495
Open Issues 21 170
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Kotlin Go
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 11, 2015

Reviews

Linphone

Linphone is a communication tool for developers, enabling VoIP, video calls, and messaging. It supports SIP protocols and is particularly useful for those working on communication systems.

Linphone is a SIP softphone for VoIP and video calls.

Pros

  • + Open source under GPL-3.0
  • + Supports multiple communication protocols
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Past security vulnerabilities

WhatsApp

WhatsApp offers a native desktop experience, enabling users to communicate seamlessly on their computers. It provides messaging, voice, and video calls, benefiting those who prefer desktop use without needing a phone.

WhatsApp is the native desktop client allowing communication through the app on a computer.

Pros

  • + Free to use
  • + Seamless integration with mobile app
  • + Support for voice and video calls

Cons

  • - Privacy concerns
  • - Risk of user bans