BlackBerry Messenger vs Viber

Struggling to choose between BlackBerry Messenger and Viber? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

BlackBerry Messenger is a Social & Communications solution with tags like messaging, chat, mobile, encrypted, privacy.

It boasts features such as Instant messaging, Group chats, Voice and video calls, File and media sharing, Read receipts and typing indicators, End-to-end encryption, Push notifications and pros including Free to use, Cross-platform availability, End-to-end encryption for privacy, Group chats and channels, Voice and video calling.

On the other hand, Viber is a Social & Communications product tagged with messaging, calling, free, contacts.

Its standout features include Free calls, Free messages, Group chats, Stickers, Photo and video sharing, Voice messages, Location sharing, and it shines with pros like Free calls and messages, Works across platforms, Good call quality, Fun stickers and emojis, Group chats.

Feature	BlackBerry Messenger	Viber
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Social & Communications

Product Overview

BlackBerry Messenger

Description: BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is a free instant messaging app developed by BlackBerry Limited. It allows BlackBerry users to securely communicate with text messages, photos, voice notes, and video calls over the internet.

Viber

Description: Viber is a free messaging and calling app for smartphones. It uses your phone number to connect you with people in your contacts and allows free calls, texts, photos and video messages over WiFi.

Key Features Comparison

BlackBerry Messenger Features

• Instant messaging
• Group chats
• Voice and video calls
• File and media sharing
• Read receipts and typing indicators
• End-to-end encryption
• Push notifications

Viber Features

• Free calls
• Free messages
• Group chats
• Stickers
• Photo and video sharing
• Voice messages
• Location sharing

Pros & Cons Analysis

BlackBerry Messenger

Pros

• Free to use
• Cross-platform availability
• End-to-end encryption for privacy
• Group chats and channels
• Voice and video calling

Cons

• Limited user base
• Fewer features than competitors
• No desktop application
• Requires phone number for sign up

Viber

Pros

• Free calls and messages
• Works across platforms
• Good call quality
• Fun stickers and emojis
• Group chats

Cons

• Contacts need to be using Viber too
• Some features are paid only
• No cloud sync between devices
• Limited customization options

Pricing Comparison

BlackBerry Messenger

• Free

Viber

• Freemium