Telegram vs Viber

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

Telegram is a Social & Communications solution with tags like messaging, encrypted, cloudbased, voice-over-ip.

It boasts features such as End-to-end encrypted chats and calls, Cloud-based messaging, Cross-platform availability, File sharing, Group chats with up to 200,000 members, Bots and channels and pros including Strong encryption, Fast and reliable, Free and open source, Minimal data collection, Customizable with chat bots and channels.

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	Telegram	Viber
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Social & Communications

Product Overview

Telegram

Description: Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service. It offers end-to-end encrypted video calling, file sharing, and several other features. Telegram clients exist for both mobile and desktop systems.

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

Telegram Features

• End-to-end encrypted chats and calls
• Cloud-based messaging
• Cross-platform availability
• File sharing
• Group chats with up to 200,000 members
• Bots and channels

Viber Features

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

Telegram

Pros

• Strong encryption
• Fast and reliable
• Free and open source
• Minimal data collection
• Customizable with chat bots and channels

Cons

• No native video calling
• Some usability issues
• Spam bots can be a problem
• Not as popular in some countries as WhatsApp

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

Telegram

• Free

Viber

• Freemium