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WeChat vs Yahoo! Messenger

A side-by-side look at WeChat and Yahoo! Messenger. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

WeChat

WeChat

Social & Communications

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.

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Yahoo! Messenger

Yahoo! Messenger

Social & Communications

Yahoo! Messenger is an instant messaging client and associated protocol provided by Yahoo!. It allows users to communicate in real-time through text, voice, video chat, and file sharing. Popular in the early 2000s, it has since declined in usage with the rise of smartphones and other messaging apps.

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