Viber vs Windows Live Messenger

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

Viber is a Social & Communications solution with tags like messaging, calling, free, contacts.

It boasts features such as Free calls, Free messages, Group chats, Stickers, Photo and video sharing, Voice messages, Location sharing and pros including Free calls and messages, Works across platforms, Good call quality, Fun stickers and emojis, Group chats.

On the other hand, Windows Live Messenger is a Social & Communications product tagged with chat, messaging, video-chat, voice-chat, microsoft.

Its standout features include Instant messaging, Voice and video calls, File transfers, Group chats, Customizable interface, Emoticons and stickers, and it shines with pros like Free to use, Cross-platform availability, Large user base, Feature-rich.

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

Product Overview

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.

Windows Live Messenger

Description: Windows Live Messenger was an instant messaging client developed by Microsoft. It allowed users to communicate in real-time via text, voice, and video chat. At its peak, Windows Live Messenger had over 330 million active users per month.

Key Features Comparison

Viber Features

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

Windows Live Messenger Features

• Instant messaging
• Voice and video calls
• File transfers
• Group chats
• Customizable interface
• Emoticons and stickers

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

Windows Live Messenger

Pros

• Free to use
• Cross-platform availability
• Large user base
• Feature-rich

Cons

• Discontinued in 2013
• Security and privacy concerns
• Occasional bugs and glitches

Pricing Comparison

Viber

• Freemium

Windows Live Messenger

• Free