Viber vs Xabber

Struggling to choose between Viber and Xabber? 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, Xabber is a Social & Communications product tagged with chat, messaging, xmpp, jabber.

Its standout features include Multi-protocol support (XMPP/Jabber, Google Talk, Facebook, MSN, Yahoo etc), Group chat, Push notifications, File transfers, Encryption, Customizable interface, and it shines with pros like Open source and free, Available on multiple platforms, Supports many chat protocols, Good security features, Active development and updates.

Feature	Viber	Xabber
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.

Xabber

Description: Xabber is an open-source chat client for Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS that allows users to connect to multiple chat networks and services like Google Talk, Facebook, Jabber/XMPP, MSN, Yahoo and more from one application.

Key Features Comparison

Viber Features

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

Xabber Features

• Multi-protocol support (XMPP/Jabber, Google Talk, Facebook, MSN, Yahoo etc)
• Group chat
• Push notifications
• File transfers
• Encryption
• Customizable interface

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

Xabber

Pros

• Open source and free
• Available on multiple platforms
• Supports many chat protocols
• Good security features
• Active development and updates

Cons

• Some features only in paid version
• Setup can be complex for less tech-savvy users
• Some bugs and issues reported
• Lacks some features of proprietary apps

Pricing Comparison

Viber

• Freemium

Xabber

• Free
• Freemium