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LINE vs Viber

Detailed comparison between LINE and Viber. Find out which application is better suited for your social needs.

LINE: App Details

A messaging app used widely in parts of Asia, with stickers, calls, official accounts, and region-specific connected services.

Platforms
Windows, Android, macOS, Web, iOS
Pricing details
LINE: Calls & Messages offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Pros

  • A broad sticker and official-account ecosystem in its core markets
  • Messaging plus eligible voice and video calls
  • Letter Sealing protects eligible one-to-one content
  • Keep Memo provides a private self-chat for notes and temporary file sharing

Cons

  • The app is quite heavy and can consume significant battery and storage
  • Outside of Asia, the user base is relatively small
  • The interface can feel cluttered with ads and promotional messages from official accounts

Safety Features

  • End-to-end encryption (optional)
  • Block feature
  • Privacy controls

Viber: App Details

A secure messaging and calling app offering free high-quality video chats, end-to-end encryption, and low-cost international calls.

Platforms
Windows, Android, macOS, iOS
Pricing details
Rakuten Viber Messenger offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Pros

  • Eligible private chats and one-to-one calls use end-to-end encryption
  • Viber Out provides an optional way to call ordinary phone numbers
  • Disappearing-message controls are available for supported chats
  • Communities and Channels support larger public or interest-based audiences

Cons

  • The user interface can feel a bit dated and cluttered compared to Telegram
  • Frequently displays advertisements within the chat list on the free version
  • Spam messages from business accounts can become annoying

Safety Features

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Hidden number option
  • Block and report
Feature
LINE
Viber
Core Features
Channels
End-to-End Encryption
Group Chats
Messaging
Stickers & GIFs
In-App Video Chat
Voice Chat
Platforms
Android
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
macOS (Mac)
Web Browser
Windows (PC)
Details
Pricing
Freemium
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
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13+
Rating
3.1/5
4.1/5

Which one is better?

Choose LINE if...

  • A broad sticker and official-account ecosystem in its core markets
  • Messaging plus eligible voice and video calls
  • Letter Sealing protects eligible one-to-one content
  • Keep Memo provides a private self-chat for notes and temporary file sharing
Read LINE review

Choose Viber if...

  • Eligible private chats and one-to-one calls use end-to-end encryption
  • Viber Out provides an optional way to call ordinary phone numbers
  • Disappearing-message controls are available for supported chats
  • Communities and Channels support larger public or interest-based audiences
Read Viber review