Facebook Messenger vs X-Lite

Facebook Messenger

Description: Facebook Messenger is a popular messaging app developed by Facebook. It allows users to send messages, photos, videos, and make voice and video calls to contacts. Key features include group chats, games, payments and using bots.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

X-Lite

Description: X-Lite is a free softphone application that enables VoIP audio and video calls over the internet. It supports common calling features like call waiting, call transfer, and conference calls. X-Lite is cross-platform and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Type: software

Facebook Messenger Features

• Instant messaging
• Group chats
• Photo, video and file sharing
• Voice and video calls
• Games and apps
• Payments
• Bots

X-Lite Features

• Voice over IP (VoIP) calling
• Video calling
• Call waiting
• Call transfer
• Conference calls
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Supports common telephony features like mute, hold, redial
• Contacts and call history management
• Encryption for secure calls
• Auto configuration for many SIP providers

Facebook Messenger

• Free

X-Lite

• Not listed