Silent Phone vs WhatsApp
Silent Phone
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| Figure | Silent Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 6.9 (#38) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Audience | Silent Circle describes the product for enterprises, NGOs, government agencies, and organizations in fields including defense, energy, and law. | WhatsApp says more than 3 billion people in over 180 countries use it to stay in touch with friends and family. |
| Calling | The product supports unlimited worldwide calls and messages between users. | Voice and video calls can include up to 32 people. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp headquarters at Menlo Park, California. |
| Messaging | Users can send messages, voice memos, documents, videos, images, and other files, with burn timers from one minute to 90 days. | Chats support text formatting, stickers, GIFs, emoji reactions, voice notes and video notes. |
| Platforms | Silent Circle provides Silent Phone for iOS and Android devices. | Downloads are listed for iPad, Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, and the site also offers browser access. |
| Product | Silent Phone provides end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls, messaging, and file transfers for teams. | WhatsApp provides messaging and calling for free, with data charges potentially applying. |
| Support | The maker says customers receive a dedicated client liaison and direct access to technical support staff. | The developer hub lists troubleshooting, FAQs, API status, a developer community forum and contact support. |
Plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
In their own words
Silent Phone
Silent Phone 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.