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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 86 4.7K
90-day Installs 218 13.0K
365-day Installs 1.1K 61.5K
Version 26.10.11 26.41.28
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars — 2.2K
GitHub Forks — 495
Open Issues — 170
License — MIT
Language — Go
Last GitHub Commit — 2y 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