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ICQ vs WhatsApp

A side-by-side look at ICQ and WhatsApp. 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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WhatsApp

WhatsApp

Social & Communications

WhatsApp is a popular cross-platform instant messaging and voice over IP service owned by Meta. It allows users to send text messages, voice messages, video calls, images, documents and user location free over an internet data connection.

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