Kaidan
5.3#42 in encrypted messaging appsLinux
VisitKaidan vs WhatsApp
What both publish
| Fact | Kaidan | |
|---|---|---|
| Calls | Audio and video calls were added as experimental support, and the release notes say they were only intended to work on Linux at that time. | Voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted, have no time limits, and work one-to-one or in groups across iOS, Android, and web. |
| Encryption | Kaidan supports end-to-end encryption with OMEMO 2 for messages, files, and metadata. | WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption prevents anyone else, including WhatsApp, from reading personal messages or listening to calls. |
| End-to-end encryption | Kaidan supports end-to-end encryption via OMEMO 2 and Automatic Trust Management; encryption is enabled by default when a contact supports it. | WhatsApp states that personal messages, calls, photos and other content are protected with end-to-end encryption. |
| Media | Kaidan supports audio messages, video messages, file sharing, and a media viewer for browsing chat media. | Users can send and receive text, photos, videos, documents, and location, as well as make voice calls. |
Kaidan plans
No prices published.
WhatsApp plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
Pick Kaidan if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WhatsApp if…
WhatsApp suits people who want a free way to message and call across phones, computers, and the web. It also offers business features for showcasing products and services and building customer relationships.