Franz Alternatives

Franz is described as 'Free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Franz for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Franz alternative is Rambox, which is free. Other great apps like Franz are Station, Beeper, Ferdium and ElectronIM.

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  1. Speek! icon
     12 likes

    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  2. Google Chat icon
     1 like

    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin controls, compliance, and advanced search.

    65 Google Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Tinode icon
     10 likes

    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    160 Tinode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Tinode is the most popular SaaS alternative to Franz.

    • Tinode is Free and Open SourceFranz is Freemium and Open Source
  4. SigmaOS icon
     9 likes

    The new home for your internet. One window. Many workspaces. All your tabs.

    166 SigmaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Stack Browser icon
     24 likes

    Stack is an Internet launchpad that increases the efficiency of working with the web for the average internet user by allowing simultaneous use of multiple web apps within a neatly organized working environment.

    33 Stack Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Biscuit icon
     16 likes

    Set your favorite apps on Biscuit, and they will function immediately. You won't need to spend time looking for your apps within your mountain of tabs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Chatter icon
     1 like

    Chatter is a centralized platform for chat apps, ensuring privacy and automatic login. Supports WhatsApp, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Telegram, Snapchat, WeChat, and more. Built on Tauri framework requiring Node.js and NPM, offering a seamless multiple chat experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. GroupMe icon
     21 likes

    Group messaging platform owned by Microsoft. It's absolutely free, whether you're talking to a group of friends, or texting with one person. Best of all, it works on nearly every phone, via push or SMS. With GroupMe, it's easy to reach anyone, anytime, anywhere.

    42 GroupMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
     
  9. Shift Browser icon
     41 likes

    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastPass, and more, while providing custom notifications and quiet hours.

    34 Shift Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Shift Browser as an Alternative to Franz
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    You have to pay for a subscription to use, whatsapp messenger and others

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Not really free for the same functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Franz Icon
    Shift Browser icon
    • Shift Browser is Freemium and ProprietaryFranz is Freemium and Open Source
  10. One app for all your communication services! Use messengers like WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Skype, Gmail and many more in one app!.

    25 All-in-One Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about All-in-One Messenger as an Alternative to Franz
    Galactic Man
    0

    Doesn't work on Vivaldi. I mean, it doesn't advertise it doing so but just in case anyone Vivaldi thinks they can sneak it onto that browsers like we do with so many other Chrome Store Apps, save your effort. It disnae work.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Has many basic services but would also need a lot more to be a real alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Franz Icon
    All-in-One Messenger icon
    • All-in-One Messenger is Free and ProprietaryFranz is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Kopete icon
     72 likes

    Kopete is an instant messenger supporting AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Novell GroupWise Messenger, and more. It is designed to be a flexible and extensible multi-protocol system suitable for personal and enterprise use.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Basaas icon
     6 likes

    Connect the world’s leading apps into your smart workplace. Accelerate your daily work with widgets that show you relevant data from your most important apps. With Basaas for teams you can share apps with your teams easily. Get started – It's free!.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Basaas is the most popular commercial alternative to Franz.

    • Basaas is Paid and ProprietaryFranz is Freemium and Open Source
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