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Viber

by Rakuten · Tokyo, Japan · Since 2010

Messaging and calls.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
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Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.2
transparency & India fit

What is Viber?

Viber is messaging & social apps from Rakuten, based in Tokyo, Japan and has been building software since 2010. Messaging and calls.

Messaging and social apps are the most-used software in India. For businesses they are marketing and support channels; understanding their business tools matters as much as the consumer app.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +Native mobile apps for work on the go

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Viber at a glance

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Viber features

As listed on Viber's official website.

  • Deepen your relationships with Viber’s wide range of communication features
  • Send messages
  • Make Voice and Video Calls
  • Start Group Chats and Calls
  • Join Communities
  • Share Stickers & GIFs
  • Create stickers & GIFs
  • Delete & Edit seen messages
  • Set Disappearing Messages
  • Use your Viber account on multiple devices
  • Easily transfer calls between devices
  • Share screen from desktop in video calls

Viber pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Viber charges. Viber is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on viber.com.

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Specifications

Category
Messaging & social apps
Vendor
Rakuten
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2010
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Viber — frequently asked questions

What is Viber?+

Viber is messaging & social apps by Rakuten. Messaging and calls.

How much does Viber cost?+

Viber is free to use.

Does Viber offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Viber offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Viber made in India?+

No. Viber is developed by Rakuten in Tokyo, Japan.

Who is Viber best suited for?+

Viber suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for messaging & social apps.

What are the best alternatives to Viber?+

Popular alternatives in messaging & social apps include ShareChat, Josh App, WhatsApp. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Viber deployed?+

Viber is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

About Rakuten

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Rakuten · Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2010 · 1 product in our catalogue

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