Our verdict: Zalo PC is the practical choice for anyone who chats or works with people in Vietnam, where Zalo is the default messenger. It is free and handles large files and work groups well, but the app and its website are aimed at Vietnamese users.
About Zalo
Zalo is developed by Zalo Group, part of VNG Corporation in Vietnam. The PC app works with your Zalo account from the mobile app and syncs messages with your phone.
The Windows version is aimed at group chats and work: you can send files, photos and videos of up to 1 GB, chat in groups and make calls. The official download page is in Vietnamese, but the app interface can be switched to English.
What it does well
- Synced with your phone. Messages from the mobile app appear on the PC.
- Large file transfer. Send files, photos and videos of up to 1 GB.
- Group chats for work. Organise team conversations in groups.
- Voice and video calls. Call Zalo contacts from the desktop app.
- QR code login. Sign in by scanning a QR code with Zalo on your phone.
Who it is for
Good fit
People and businesses who communicate with contacts in Vietnam.
Look elsewhere
Users who need an open-source or end-to-end encrypted messenger.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free
- Default messenger in Vietnam
- Sends files of up to 1 GB
Cons
- Needs a Zalo account from the mobile app
- Official website and support are mostly in Vietnamese
- Installer is large compared with other messengers
How to install Zalo
Download the Windows installer from zalo.me/pc and run it. Log in by scanning the QR code with the Zalo app on your phone. Allow message sync if you want older chats from the phone on the PC.
Questions about Zalo
Is Zalo free?
Yes. Zalo PC is free to download and use.
What is the file size limit in Zalo PC?
The official page says you can send files, photos and videos of up to 1 GB.
