Facebook Messenger vs Skype : 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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Skype

Skype is an instant messaging and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) client to communicate with people in a distant place. Developed by Microsoft

License: Freemium

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

Facebook Messenger VS Skype Feature comparision

Feature Facebook Messenger Skype
Group chat
Video call
Voice Call
Chat
In-app Money Transfer
Messaging
Private messaging
Video calling
IFTTT integration
Microsoft Office integration
Share your screen
Video conferencing
Exchange Integration
Group Messaging
Video chat
Video Conferencing
Voice chat
Voice messages
Ad-free
Chat Bot
Stickers
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Decentralized
Encrypted chat
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
End-to-End Encryption
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Gmail integration
Group collaboration
Multi Channel
Team Collaboration
In-Game Overlay
Security & Privacy
File sharing
File transfer
SIP client
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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