Windows Live Messenger vs Viber

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

Windows Live Messenger is a Social & Communications solution with tags like chat, messaging, video-chat, voice-chat, microsoft.

It boasts features such as Instant messaging, Voice and video calls, File transfers, Group chats, Customizable interface, Emoticons and stickers and pros including Free to use, Cross-platform availability, Large user base, Feature-rich.

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

Product Overview

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.

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

Windows Live Messenger Features

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

Viber Features

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

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

Windows Live Messenger

• Free

Viber

• Freemium