Tech riderRev. 3 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Account requirementphone
- 4Encrypted backupsNo
- 5Desktop appsYes
- 6Maximum group size250 members
- 7Multi-device supportYes
- 8Disappearing messagesYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: viber.com, account.viber.com, help.viber.com
Overview
Viber is ranked #5 of 36 in secure messaging apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Viber plans and pricing
All plansViber Out Not published Prepaid credit or subscription; rates vary by destination Calls to landlines and mobile numbers, including people who do not use Viber account.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
Viber Plus Not published Monthly or annual subscription; price shown in the Viber Plus menu in the app Ad-free experience · privacy and customization features · live chat support help.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
Compared on secure messaging apps
Facts
- What it does
- Viber is a calling and messaging app for messaging, voice and video calls, and other ways to connect.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- Users can send texts, photos, videos, files, voice messages, and video messages.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Calls
- Viber supports voice and video calls, including group calls.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Communities
- Communities support unlimited members, hidden member phone numbers, and admin moderation controls.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Viber Out
- Viber Out lets users call domestic and international phone numbers that do not use Viber; the rate index lists destination-specific starting rates.account.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Device sync
- Chats sync between mobile, tablet, and desktop, and users can transfer calls between devices.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirement
- Activating Viber for Desktop requires an active Viber account on a mobile phone.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- Viber says one-on-one and group chats use end-to-end encryption by default, with encryption keys stored on user devices.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy controls
- Features include disappearing messages, editing or deleting messages for everyone, hidden chats, and controls for online and delivery status.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Bots
- Community and channel admins can connect automated bots to help manage or interact with those spaces.help.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Viber says support is available 24/7, and Viber Plus includes live chat with support.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Group size
- Viber group chats can have up to 250 people, while Communities can have unlimited members.help.viber.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Luxembourg, Luxembourgviber.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- viber.com/en/about/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- viber.com/en/features/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- viber.com/en/communities/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- account.viber.com/en/rates-index· checked 3 Oct 2026
- viber.com/en/download/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- viber.com/en/security/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- help.viber.com/hc/en-us/articles/9412733574173-Compare· checked 3 Oct 2026
- viber.com· checked 28 Sept 2026
- help.viber.com/hc/en-us/articles/9967586210333-Viber-P· checked 3 Oct 2026