WhatsApp Messenger vs Riot.im : Which is Better?

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging platform owned by Facebook. Developed by WhatsApp Inc.

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Online Android iPhone

Riot allows teams to communicate across a wide range of collaboration apps.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Online Android iPhone iPad Self-Hosted

Feature	WhatsApp Messenger	Riot.im
Built-in File transfer
Encrypted chat
End-to-end encryption
Group chat
Works offline too
Based on phone number
Voice messages
Chat
Custom Backgrounds
End-to-End Encryption
Forums
Integrated File Sharing
Messaging
Mobile friendly
Stickers
Video calling
Voice chat
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Decentralized
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Security & Privacy
Share your screen
Voice Call
Gmail integration
Federation
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
Desktop Sharing
Video Conferencing
GitHub integration
Group collaboration
Slack integration
Active Directory integration
Add-ons
Clean design
Community based
Custom widgets
Direct Messaging
DRM Free
Federated
LDAP support
Live Chat
MarkDown support
Matrix.org protocol
Message redaction
Moderation tools
Per-room avatars
Read receipts
Real time collaboration
File Sending
Server Moderation
Server side history
Social network
Team Collaboration
Text chat
Typing notifications
User Management
User mentions
Video/Audio Calling
Video chat
Web-Based
Web Integaration
Ad-free
Multi Channel
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

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