KakaoTalk

You chat and call contacts using KakaoTalk.

Developer Kakao

Free to use · Windows · macOS · Android · iOS

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KakaoTalk offers personal and group conversations with additional social functions. Availability of parts may vary by region and platform.

For Dutch users, it is especially relevant whether contacts already use this service. Check language, account registration and notifications on your device.

Get more from KakaoTalk

A chat app is especially useful when the people you want to contact also use it. Check account and recovery options before building important conversations. Set notifications in such a way that group conversations do not constantly distract.

With a new device, note which call data is being taken over and what steps are needed for this. Do not share verification codes with anyone who poses as support. A message from a known contact may also contain misleading links.

Version and updates

For KakaoTalk, check the version number of the release you are actually installing. The versions for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS don't have to run the same.

Which software suits you?

Compare KakaoTalk with alternatives

With chat software, your partner often determines which alternative is useful. Therefore, compare accessibility, group functions and standard security of calls. In addition, check how you manage contact information, backups and messages on multiple devices; functions and encryption vary by type of call.

Differences between KakaoTalk and Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal
Software	What can it do?	Platform and licence
KakaoTalkYou are viewing this app	You chat and call through KakaoTalk and use the group and contact functions of that service. The availability with your own contacts determines how much you have.	Windows, macOS, Android, iOSFree to use
TelegramView this alternative	You combine chats with large groups and channels. Ordinary cloud chats use a different security setup than the separate secret chats.	Windows, macOS, LinuxGPL-3.0-only
WhatsAppView this alternative	You chat and call within WhatsApp and connect other devices to your account if you want. Your network of existing contacts is often the main reason to use this app.	Windows, macOSFreeware
SignalView this alternative	You send messages and run calls with end-to-end encryption. You use Signal together with contacts who also choose that service.	Windows, macOS, LinuxGPL-3.0-only

Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.

Who is it for?

You want to communicate with KakaoTalk users.

Getting started

Open the official download page of KakaoTalk and choose the execution for your device.

Privacy

Contacts, messages and call details run through the service; check privacy per call function.

Good to know

Account required. Regional functional differences.

Please note

Check account, region and privacy settings.

Advantages

Chat and Call Group Conversations Multiple devices

Things to consider

Need Account Regional differences in employment

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Official download page

Provider’s website · www.kakaocorp.com

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Version history

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Our verdict

KakaoTalk fits especially when family, friends or colleagues are already available. Set profile visibility and contact access consciously. Test calls and notifications before you use it as main communication. A large amount of additional functions is less important than reliable accessibility of the people you want to talk to.