Comparative overview of Arattai vs WhatsApp — their strengths, weaknesses, and where one may be preferable over the other
What is Arattai? Arattai is an Indian messaging app developed by Zoho Corporation. ( Wikipedia ) It aims to be a “Made in India”, privacy-focused alternative to WhatsApp. ( The Times of India ) Supports texting, voice notes, audio & video calls, media sharing (photos, documents), stories, groups, and channels. ( Zoho ) Cross-platform: available on Android, iOS, desktop, perhaps even TV apps. ( Zoho ) It has recently seen a surge in usage in India (100× growth in traffic, daily signups spiking) as users search for local alternatives. ( The Times of India ) WhatsApp — Overview (baseline) WhatsApp is a globally dominant messaging app owned by Meta. It offers end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for messages and calls. Rich ecosystem: business accounts, payments integration (in many countries), wide user base (so many of your contacts are likely already on it). Mature and feature-rich (stickers, statuses, ephemeral messages, group controls,...