Head-to-head · WhatsApp Alternatives
Viber vs BiP
Viber leads on 0 checks, BiP on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreViber · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBiP · 3 of 5
Viber scores higher on our rubric for whatsapp alternatives: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
BiP leads on max group size: 1000 members versus 250 members.
Viber is the better fit for people who want free messaging, calls and group chats. BiP is the better fit for free messaging with large groups and translation.
- Viber fits best
People who want free messaging, calls and group chats
- BiP fits best
Free messaging with large groups and translation
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Side by side
| Feature | Viber 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | BiP 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in WhatsApp Alternatives | #8 in WhatsApp Alternatives |
| Best for | People who want free messaging, calls and group chats | Free messaging with large groups and translation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Viber 1/5 · BiP 3/5 | ||
| Default E2E encryption | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Desktop apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-device support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Voice and video calls | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Open source | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Max group size | 250 members | 1000 members (best) |
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| Our verdict | Viber brings messaging and calling together across mobile and desktop, with one-to-one chats, group conversations, voice and video calls, and communities and channels. It suits people who want a familiar messenger for personal… Read the review → |
BiP is a free messaging and communication app developed in Türkiye and owned by Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. It supports one-to-one conversations, groups of up to 1,000 people, voice and video calling, disappearing messages, status… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Viber — where it wins
- Free messaging and calls between Viber users
- End-to-end encryption for one-to-one and group chats
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- An account requires a phone number
- Group chats are limited to 250 members
- Backups are not encrypted
BiP — where it wins
- Group chats support up to 1,000 people.
- Group voice and video calls support up to 32 participants.
- Instant translation and chat transfer help ease switching.
Where it doesn't
- Automatic end-to-end encryption covers one-to-one messages and calls.
- Group calls are limited to 32 participants.
- No paid tier is described for buyers seeking expanded plans.
- Viber8.8/10 · Free plan
A free messenger with calls, group chats and synced desktop and mobile apps.
Visit ViberFull verdict → - BiP8.4/10 · Free plan
A free messaging app with large groups and automatic encryption for one-to-one chats and calls.
Visit BiPFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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