Hangouts vs Conversations : Which is Better?

Hangouts

Hangouts is an instant messaging software developed by Google. Developed by Google

License: Free

Apps available for Windows Online Android iPhone Chrome OS

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

Feature	Hangouts	Conversations
Gmail integration
Video conferencing
Voice Call
Voice messages
Group chat
Multi Device Support
Multi-platform support
Share your screen
Sms from PC
SMS Messaging
Supports archiving conversations
Video calling
Video chat
Video Conferencing
WebRTC
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Ad-free
End-to-End Encryption
Encrypted chat
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Group collaboration
Multi Channel
Team Collaboration
Decentralized
Security & Privacy
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Federation
Chat
File sharing
File transfer
SIP client
Web application wrapper
Multi-messenger
Built-in themes
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
Desktop Sharing
No registration required
Browser based
Video streaming
Audio Calling
Threaded Conversations
Chat organizer
Unified messaging
Whatsapp integration
Gitter integration
In-app Money Transfer
Messaging
Picture sharing
End-to-end encryption
OTR
Self destructing messages
Audio Chat
Encrypted Connection
Federated
Gpg encryption
Group Messaging
Intuitive Interface
OMEMO
Public groups chat
Secure Chat
Xmpp