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PlatformsAndroid / iOS / WP / BB / Symbian / Windows / OSX / Linux
Mediaimages / video / audio / emoji / stickers
Audio recordingYes
PublisherViber Media S.a r.l.
End-to-end encryptionYes
VoIPYes
VideoconferencingOne-on-one
Video recordingYes
Service integrationsNo
Groups≤200
File Size37M
Messaging systemsData
ScreensharingNo
LocationsharingYes
DIY integrationsNo
Required Android Version2.3 and up
In-App Purchases$0.99 - $35.17 per item
Server stored messagesPermanent
MultideviceYes
Cloud SyncYes
Hosting optionsHosted
Native videoconferencingYes
Pros
Pro Desktop apps allow texting, calling and enables transferring calls between devices
Viber has native apps for both Windows and Mac that allow you to send and receive messages from your desktop. You can also use the desktop to make and receive calls. Synchronizes between all devices you are using Viber on. Allows transferring calls between devices.
Pro Insight and well documented encryption
Viber has made a documentation available, explaining in great details their encryption system and giving good insight on how it works.
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Cons
Con The company evades U. S. tax
The company uses the common practice of tax haven addresses in order to avoid paying US taxes despite being registered in Delaware.
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Recommendations
Viber
Recommended 2 years ago
Pro
Completely free and ad-lessPro
Supports voice callsPro
Desktop apps allow texting, calling and enables transferring calls between devicesPro
Public chatsPro
Combines cellular and data messaging Pro
Clean interface Pro
Same protocol as used in SignalPro
Insight and well documented encryption