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7.5 Communication
WhatsApp
Facebook Messenger vs WhatsApp
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Facebook Messenger
7.0Native desktop app for Messenger (formerly Facebook Messenger)
Native desktop client for WhatsApp
| Metric | Facebook Messenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 284 | 16.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.9K | 56.4K |
| Version | 525.0.0.34.106 | 2.26.17.19 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 970 | 2.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 214 | 495 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 170 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 9, 2015 | Apr 11, 2015 |
Reviews
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger offers a native desktop experience for real-time messaging, video calls, and file sharing, benefiting millions of users seeking seamless communication across devices.
Enables users to communicate via Messenger directly from their desktop.
Pros
- + Real-time messaging and video calls
- + Seamless integration with Messenger ecosystem
- + Free to use
Cons
- - Privacy concerns
- - Occasional service outages
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