WeChat vs. Whatsapp - comparison of super messengers
WeChat and Whatsapp are instant messengers for mobile devices. In comparison, there are some differences between the chat applications - we took a closer look at Messenger.
Whatsapp vs. WeChat - that's what the super messengers have in common
- Operating systems :: Both WhatsApp and WeChat are instant messaging clients that allow you to send messages for free. The messengers are currently available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Nokia and Blackberry.
- Media: In addition to text messages, you can also send photos, audio files, contacts and your location to both chat clients.
- Contacts: Your chat partners get the messenger from your address book: Each user is clearly assigned to a cell phone number.
- Groups: Both messenger apps have a group chat function that you can use to have conversations. With WhatsApp this is possible with up to 30, with WeChat with up to 40 users.
This is how WeChat differentiates itself from WhatsApp
- In contrast to WhatsApp, you can use WeChat on all common mobile operating systems and also in the desktop browser. So you can chat comfortably on your PC at home.
- WhatsApp does not support video telephony, but it is also possible with WeChat. You can read more about VoIP calls in another article.
- WhatsApp is particularly useful as a messenger among friends and acquaintances: the cell phone number must be known. With WeChat you can also make chance acquaintances - with contacts close to you or at random from all over the world. WhatsApp is also more common in Germany.
- While you can use a variety of preset emoticons with WhatsApp, with WeChat you have the opportunity to create smileys yourself from pictures. The WeChat community also offers sticker packs for download, some of which are subject to a charge.
- You can use WhatsApp for free for the first year, after that it costs one euro every 12 months. WeChat, on the other hand, manages completely without fees.
- A social network is gradually being built around WeChat: you can not only connect the messenger from China to your Facebook account - WeChat itself sees itself as a community in which you can share pictures and carry messages around the world.
In addition to WeChat, another competitor is entering the race for the best instant messenger: SnapChat! In this practical tip, you can read how WhatsApp performs in this comparison.