OIChat
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VisitOIChat vs WhatsApp
What both publish
| Fact | OIChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Calls | The app supports voice and video calls, scheduled meetings with room chat, favourites, and call history. | 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. |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp headquarters at Menlo Park, California. |
| Messaging | Chat features include groups, broadcasts, scheduled and important messages, Ghost Mode, hidden chats, and group split bills. | Chats support text formatting, stickers, GIFs, emoji reactions, voice notes and video notes. |
| Platforms | The official site says the app is available on iOS and Android. | Downloads are listed for iPad, Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, and the site also offers browser access. |
| Privacy controls | The site describes Ghost Mode for private conversations and biometric-gated hidden chats. | Privacy features include locked chats, disappearing messages, encrypted backups, controls for online visibility, and options to block unknown callers. |
OIChat plans
- OIChatFree
WhatsApp plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
Pick OIChat 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.