Facebook Messenger vs Jitsi : 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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Jitsi

Jitsi (formerly SIP Communicator) is a free and open source multiplatform voice (VoIP), videoconferencing and instant messaging application. Developed by University of Strasbourg (France), plus many others.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

Facebook Messenger VS Jitsi Feature comparision

Feature Facebook Messenger Jitsi
Group chat
Video call
Voice Call
Chat
In-app Money Transfer
Messaging
Private messaging
Video calling
End-to-end encryption
OTR
Video conferencing
Browser based
Cross-platform
Desktop Sharing
End-to-End Encryption
File sharing
iPhone/iPod sync
Live Meeting
Support for Multiple protocols
Multiple Account support
No download
No installation required
No Login Required
Plugins
Privacy focused
Privacy-friendly
Share your screen
Security & Privacy
Softphone
Unlimited users
Video chat
Video Conferencing
Voice chat
WebRTC
Xmpp
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Encrypted chat
Security focused
Group collaboration
Multi Channel
Team Collaboration
Decentralized
Peer-To-Peer
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Gmail integration
Federation
On-premises software
Self-hosted in intranet or private cloud
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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