Conversations vs WhatsApp
Conversations
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| Figure | Conversations | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 7.8 (#19) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Spec score · Secure Messaging Apps | 7.8 (#19) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Calls | Conversations supports end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls. | Voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted, have no time limits, and work one-to-one or in groups across iOS, Android, and web. |
| Encryption | The app supports end-to-end encryption with OMEMO or OpenPGP. | WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption prevents anyone else, including WhatsApp, from reading personal messages or listening to calls. |
| Headquarters | Siemensstraße 1, 51145 Köln, Germany | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp headquarters at Menlo Park, California. |
| Messaging | The app supports sharing images and files, group chats, location sharing, voice messages and emoji reactions. | Chats support text formatting, stickers, GIFs, emoji reactions, voice notes and video notes. |
| Multi-device | When users are online from multiple devices, sent and received messages can synchronize across them, and message history can be fetched from the server. | A primary phone can link up to four additional devices, including web, desktop, tablets and companion phones. |
| Product | Conversations is a Jabber/XMPP client for Android 6.0+ smartphones. | WhatsApp provides messaging and calling for free, with data charges potentially applying. |
| Support | Professional support for company use and setup assistance can be purchased by contacting maintainer Daniel Gultsch. | The developer hub lists troubleshooting, FAQs, API status, a developer community forum and contact support. |
Plans
Conversations
- XMPP domain hosting — 1 user€12 a year
- Google Play appPrice not published
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
In their own words
Conversations
Conversations has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WhatsApp is a free messaging and calling app for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Users can exchange text, photos, videos, documents, and location, and make voice calls. Voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted, have no time limits, and work one-to-one or in groups across iOS, Android, and web; group calls support up to 32 people. Calls can also be made in a browser. WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption keeps personal messages and calls private from others, including WhatsApp. Privacy controls include locked chats, disappearing messages, encrypted backups, online-visibility settings, and blocking unknown callers. Users can report messages, people, or businesses, and block contacts. Up to four devices can be linked to a primary phone, which is required to register an account and link new devices. Minimum requirements listed include Android OS 6.0, iOS 15.1, macOS 12.1, and Windows 10 or newer; iPadOS 15.1 is also listed. Data charges may apply, and calls use an internet connection. WhatsApp Business helps businesses showcase products and services and build customer relationships.