Facebook Messenger vs Conversations : Which is Better?

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Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is the official Facebook app that lets you have text conversations with all of your friends on the popular social network. Developed by Facebook Inc.

License: Free

Apps available for Windows Online Android iPhone Blackberry

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Conversations

Conversations is an open source XMPP/Jabber client for the Android platform. Developed by siacs.eu

License: Freemium

Apps available for Android Android Tablet Self-Hosted

Facebook Messenger VS Conversations Feature comparision

Feature Facebook Messenger Conversations
Group chat
Video call
Voice Call
Chat
In-app Money Transfer
Messaging
Private messaging
Video calling
Encrypted chat
End-to-end encryption
OTR
Self destructing messages
Audio Chat
Chat Bot
Decentralized
Encrypted Connection
End-to-End Encryption
Federated
File sharing
Gpg encryption
Group Messaging
Intuitive Interface
OMEMO
Picture sharing
Public groups chat
Secure Chat
Security & Privacy
Xmpp
Stickers
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Group collaboration
Multi Channel
Team Collaboration
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Share your screen
Gmail integration
Video Conferencing
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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