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Messenger Native vs WhatsApp

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Messenger Native

5.0
Communication

Facebook's Messenger Native

WhatsApp

7.5
Communication

Native desktop client for WhatsApp

Metric Messenger Native WhatsApp
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 5.0 7.5
30-day Installs 1 5.8K
90-day Installs 5 16.9K
365-day Installs 39 56.4K
Version 1.0.0 2.26.17.19
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 99 2.2K
GitHub Forks 12 495
Open Issues 1 170
License MIT MIT
Language HTML Go
Last GitHub Commit 11y ago 1y ago
First Seen Apr 9, 2015 Apr 11, 2015

Reviews

Messenger Native

Messenger Native offers a native macOS experience for Facebook Messenger, providing desktop notifications and integration. It appeals to users seeking a seamless messaging experience outside the browser.

Messenger Native is a desktop client that allows users to interact with Facebook Messenger directly from their macOS system.

Pros

  • + Provides a native messaging experience with desktop notifications
  • + Integrates well with macOS for a seamless user experience
  • + Open-source under MIT license, fostering community contributions

Cons

  • - No recent updates or maintenance, potentially leading to compatibility issues
  • - Limited community engagement and support

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