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Zalo vs WhatsApp

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Zalo

6.0
Communication

Messaging and calling application

WhatsApp

7.5
Communication

Native desktop client for WhatsApp

Metric Zalo WhatsApp
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 80 5.8K
90-day Installs 274 16.9K
365-day Installs 1.2K 56.4K
Version 26.4.10 2.26.17.19
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.2K
GitHub Forks 495
Open Issues 170
License MIT
Language Go
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago
First Seen Jul 3, 2019 Apr 11, 2015

Reviews

Zalo

Zalo is a popular messaging and calling application primarily used in Vietnam, offering features like chat, voice, and video calls. It also integrates with ZaloPay, a digital payment service, making it a comprehensive communication and financial tool for users in Vietnam.

Zalo is a messaging and calling application that supports chat, voice, and video calls, along with integration with ZaloPay.

Pros

  • + Popular and widely used in Vietnam, making it a key communication tool in the region.
  • + Integration with ZaloPay offers additional financial services, enhancing its utility.
  • + Supports essential communication features including messaging, voice, and video calls.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, which may require users to manually check for updates.
  • - Primarily focused on the Vietnamese market, limiting its appeal outside the region.

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