Silent Phone
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What both publish
| Fact | Silent Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Silent Circle describes the product for enterprises, NGOs, government agencies, and organizations in fields including defense, energy, and law. | WhatsApp says more than 3 billion people in over 180 countries use it to stay in touch with friends and family. |
| Calling | The product supports unlimited worldwide calls and messages between users. | Voice and video calls can include up to 32 people. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp headquarters at Menlo Park, California. |
| Messaging | Users can send messages, voice memos, documents, videos, images, and other files, with burn timers from one minute to 90 days. | Chats support text formatting, stickers, GIFs, emoji reactions, voice notes and video notes. |
| Platforms | Silent Circle provides Silent Phone for iOS and Android devices. | Downloads are listed for iPad, Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, and the site also offers browser access. |
Silent Phone plans
- Silent PhonePriced on request
WhatsApp plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
Pick Silent Phone 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.