Lightweight and powerful XMPP client for iPhone and iPad, with audio and video calls and built-in privacy
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ICQ Alternatives
ICQ is described as 'Is one of the oldest instant messengers. First developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis, sold to AOL, sold again and currenly owned by the Russian "mail.ru" group (known for one of the largest social networks)' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ICQ for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best ICQ alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ICQ are Telegram, Element, Pidgin and Tox.
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Palxup leverages on internet to make living worthwhile and full of fun for you by keeping you in constant reach with your family, friends and associate; and also expand your horizon, allowing you more opportunities as you meet new people globally. In short Palxup unlimit you!
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- Free
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Android
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Self-Hosted
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Spotbros is an app where you can discover and share all types of content through public chat groups (Spots) or with your friends through private chats.
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- Free
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
32 Messenger Kids alternativesMessenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app designed for kids to connect with close friends and family from their tablet or smartphone. Kids can only connect with parent-approved contacts, which creates a more controlled environment.
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- Free
- Proprietary
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- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
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Messenger for WhatsApp™ (WA Messenger) is a wrapper for WhatsApp Web. It loads WhatsApp Web in toolbar popup UI and has badge icon text notification for all new conversations (even if toolbar popup is closed).
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Firefox
BeagleIM is a lightweight and powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar.
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Zom's security and privacy features are powered by the amazing foundation created by the ChatSecure project, and works with other great apps like Conversations.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Phoenix is a rivalry of escargot but featuring AIM and Yahoo messenger instead of MSN. Yahoo and AIM users (connected to phoenix server) text each other….
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
qutIM - free open-source multiprotocol ( ICQ, Jabber/GTalk/Ya.Online/LiveJournal.com, Mail.Ru, IRC )
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Symbian S60
- BSD
- Haiku
Hype is a chat service built into the Opera Mini browser, so you can chat, share, and browse in one app. And when you find something online worth sharing, Hype makes it easy to do so with WebSnap.
70 AtomJump.com alternativesAtomJump.com is a well tuned hosted version of the free open-source AtomJump.org. It is free to chat publicly with your family, group or co-workers on your own group.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
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Boltgram is a fast, secure and nice messaging app that uses Telegram’s API. You can enjoy all the features of Telegram, such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, group chats, channels, bots, stickers, and more. But that’s not all.
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