Status vs WhatsApp
| Status | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | default | default |
| Maximum group size | 20 members | 1,024 members |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | end_to_end | end_to_end |
| Linked device limit | — | 4 devices |
| Voice and video calls | — | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps, Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Inferse, Status scores higher on our published basis.