WhatsApp Competitors and Similar CompaniesClear all

WhatsApp's competitors and similar companies include Snap, WeChat and Telegram.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp is a company developing freeware and cross-platform instant messaging service for smartphones.
Snap
Snap
Snap (formerly known as Snapchat) is a technology company that develops a visual messaging application.
WeChat
WeChat
WeChat International is a company developing a messaging and calling app.
Telegram
Telegram
Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on privacy, security and speed.
Founding Date
Founding Date
2009
Founding Date
2010
Founding Date
2011
Founding Date
2013
Type
Type
Subsidiary
Type
Public
Type
Subsidiary
Type
Private
Tags
Locations
Locations
Menlo Park, US HQ
Dublin, IE
Locations
Santa Monica, US HQ
Sydney, AU
Wien, AT
Toronto, CA
Beijing, CN
Shenzhen, CN
Paris, FR
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Locations
Singapore, SG HQ
Locations
Dubai, AE HQ
Employees
Employees
2,9114% increase
Employees
5,2617% increase
Employees
3182% increase
Employees
2,4394% increase

Operating

Users
Users
2 b (Jun, 2023)
Users
N/A
Users
N/A
Users
500 m (Jan, 2021)

Funding

Total funding raised
Total funding raised
$ 61.1m
Total funding raised
$ 7.9b
Total funding raised
N/A
Total funding raised
$ 1.7b
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Snap
HQ
Santa Monica, US
Employees
5,261↑ 7% increase

Snap (formerly known as Snapchat) is a technology company that develops a visual messaging application.

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WeChat
HQ
Singapore, SG

WeChat International is a company developing a messaging and calling app.

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Telegram
HQ
Dubai, AE
Employees
2,439↑ 4% increase

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on privacy, security and speed.

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