WeChat vs Viber

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

WeChat is a Social & Communications solution with tags like messaging, social-media, mobile-payment.

It boasts features such as Messaging, Voice and video calls, Moments for sharing updates, Payments and money transfer, Mini programs and apps, Group chats and communities and pros including Very popular in China and Asia, Integrated messaging and payments, Feature-rich mini programs, Seamless experience across devices, Strong privacy and security.

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

Product Overview

WeChat

Description: 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.

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

WeChat Features

• Messaging
• Voice and video calls
• Moments for sharing updates
• Payments and money transfer
• Mini programs and apps
• Group chats and communities

Viber Features

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

WeChat

Pros

• Very popular in China and Asia
• Integrated messaging and payments
• Feature-rich mini programs
• Seamless experience across devices
• Strong privacy and security

Cons

• Limited adoption outside Asia
• Interface can be confusing for new users
• Requires phone number for sign up
• Censorship and monitoring by Chinese government
• Mini programs can have malware

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

WeChat

• Freemium

Viber

• Freemium