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ICQ vs WeChat

A side-by-side look at ICQ and WeChat. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ICQ

ICQ

Social & Communications

ICQ is an instant messaging client and software that was first released in 1996. It became popular in the late 1990s as one of the first multi-platform instant messaging clients. Key features of ICQ include one-on-one and group text chats, voice and video calls, offline messaging, and file transfers.

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WeChat

WeChat

Social & Communications

WeChat is a popular Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app. It was developed by Tencent and launched in 2011. WeChat allows users to send text, voice, photo and video messages for free to individuals and groups.

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