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Overview
WhatsApp is a free, multiplatform messaging app that lets you make video and voice calls, send text messages, and share files with friends and family. With end-to-end encryption, your personal messages and calls are secured.
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Cross-shopped
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Pricing
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Free
Free
Capabilities
Text messaging
Text messaging capability
Voice calls
Voice calls capability
Video calls
Video calls capability
Group chats
Group chats capability
Status updates
Status updates capability
File sharing
File sharing capability
Voice messages
Voice messages capability
Location sharing
Location sharing capability
WhatsApp Business API
Integration with WhatsApp Business API
Meta Business Suite
Integration with Meta Business Suite
CRM integrations
Integration with CRM integrations
End-to-end encryption
End-to-end encryption security feature
Behind it
Timeline
Facebook acquires WhatsApp
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Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure
Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place
Record instantly, share anywhere
Connected cloud communications
Where work happens
Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices
A simpler, smarter way to work
Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool
Group chat for global teams, built to replace email with real-time communication
Organized team communication platform
AI-powered team messaging and collaboration
The entrepreneur's phone system
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Channel-centric collaboration for secure workflows
Formerly OpenPhone
Deployment flexibility and compliance across regulatory frameworks
Speak Freely
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