Swift is an elegant, secure, adaptable and intuitive XMPP client, with features that make it suitable for a wide range of use scenarios.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
United KingdomAlerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
IM+ Alternatives
IM+ is described as 'One app for all your messaging' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to IM+ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best IM+ alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like IM+ are Telegram, Element, Pidgin and Tox.
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Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Raspberry Pi
- Linux
- Debian
- Nix Package Manager
- Docker
- Docker Hub
aMSN is a free open source MSN Messenger clone. aMSN attempts to emulate the look and feel of Windows Live Messenger, and supports many of its features.
Offline Messaging Voice Clips Display pictures Custom emoticons Multi-.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
84 KakaoTalk alternativesKakaoTalk is a phone number based messenger service that allows users anywhere in the world to chat one-to-one or in a group for free. (no SMS service)
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Wear
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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VIPole is a Secure Instant Messenger for secure messaging, encrypted voice/video calls, group chats that provides highly secure and strongly encrypted environment for all your communications and files you exchange over internet.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
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jami-commander (jc for short) is a simple but convenient CLI-based Jami client app for setting up accounts and swarms as well as sending.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Linux
DUST gives you control over your digital life. We believe online life is real life, so only you should control what is known about you. Our users are protected—free from worry of prying eyes, data mining, sketchy hackers, and the paranoia that your words could come back to haunt...
+2
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- F-Droid
+1
Stay on top of business communication with your clients, easily update your team and share messages from Whatsapp and email to collaborate on work with clients.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
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Pinger lets you text and talk free with the people you care about most, anywhere on the planet. Tap a picture and you'll see all of your communications—texts, pics, calls, voicemails—all in one place.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
18 Caprine alternativesCaprine is an unofficial and privacy focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
+1
53 Tencent QQ alternativesQQ is a widely used Chinese instant messaging service developed by Tencent, offering chat, voice, and video communication. It integrates social networking features like groups, forums, and customizable avatars to enhance user interaction.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
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