Curious about the name? Arattai, in Tamil, means “casual talk” or “chit-chat”. True to its name, it can be used to “arattai” with your friends and family.
Arattai was born out of the vision to create an instant messaging application that’s simple, secure, and Indian-made. You can use the app to send messages, media, and documents, make audio and video calls, share stories, create channels, and much more. As a business, you can also use the application to share your content with a wider audience.
What is Arattai?
Arattai is an easy-to-use, instant messaging app that helps you stay connected. It is simple, secure, and Indian-made. With Arattai you can send texts and voice notes, make audio/video calls, start and participate in meetings, post stories, share photos, documents, and much more. The app requires a mobile number to register and use the service.
Can I trust Arattai with my data?
Arattai was built by the creators at Zoho. Our 10+ years of experience building communication and collaboration apps for enterprises was leveraged to deliver this app. Additionally, Zoho Corporation’s industry-leading commitment to user privacy has cemented the app’s journey.
Why Arattai?
With Arattai you can send texts and voice notes, make audio/video calls, share photos, documents, stories, and much more.
Communicate
Use instant chat and groups to stay connected with your friends and family.
Emote
Express your thoughts in a fun way through custom/animated stickers, and reactions.
Reach
Deliver content to a large audience with Channels.
Share
Share key moments with your loved ones through stories.
FAQs
Is Arattai free?
Yes, it is a free, simple, secure way to connect with friends and family. As a cross-platform messaging app, Arattai provides a user-friendly platform for all your communication needs.
What can I use Arattai for?
Arattai is a versatile communication app that lets you send text/voice messages, make audio/video calls, share stories, connect through groups and channels, and share images, documents, and media files.
Can I use Arattai across multiple devices?
Yes, you can use Arattai across multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets and desktops. You can use Arattai on up to five of these devices at a time. When you use Arattai across multiple devices, your messages, contacts, and settings are synced. This means you have a seamless and secure experience when you switch between devices.
Can I import messages from WhatsApp to Arattai?
Chats can be exported from WhatsApp and imported into Arattai, both 1-on-1 and group chats can be imported. This needs to be done individually for each chat. For detailed steps, please refer to the help document here: Import Chat from WhatsApp
Is Arattai safe?
Arattai was designed with a strong focus on privacy and security. Calls are encrypted end-to-end. With several privacy and security features and settings, Arattai strives to provide a safe communication experience for everyone. Arattai was built by the creators at Zoho. Our 10+ years of experience building communication and collaboration apps for enterprises was leveraged to deliver this app. Additionally, Zoho Corporation’s industry-leading commitment to user privacy has cemented the app’s journey.
Channels
Channels are spaces where you can seamlessly share content with a large audience. They act as hubs for users or brands to share information about various topics to interested individuals.
If you’re wondering how this differs from a group chat, it’s important to note that only admins can broadcast messages to subscribers on a channel. Additionally, channels are meant for sharing content with a large audience, while groups are ideal for smaller circles, like friends and family.
Stories
Capture important moments through text, images, or videos and share them with your friends and family. Once posted, your stories are visible for 24 hours. You can also choose who sees your stories with custom privacy settings.
Meetings
From school reunions to virtual birthday parties, Arattai Meetings connects people worldwide. Host instant or scheduled meetings with up to 250 attendees and record memorable moments.
Arattai’s commitment to security
With any exchange of data over the internet, security is key. Arattai is built on the mission to keep your communication safe. This is carried out through end-to-end encrypted calls.
The foundation
Arattai was developed by Zoho Corporation. Zoho’s 10+ years of experience building communication and collaboration software for enterprises has been leveraged to build Arattai. Zoho is also well known for its industry-leading commitment to user privacy. This has built the foundation of Arattai as a messaging app that has an unwavering commitment to security.
