CenterIM is a text-mode IM client for Linux, *BSD, Solaris and other Unices that uses libpurple as a communication backend.
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
Czechia
EU
Kopete Alternatives
Kopete is described as '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' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Kopete for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and Web-based apps. The best Kopete alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Pidgin. Other great apps like Kopete are Conversations, Trillian, Adium and Franz.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
United States
OneTeam – simple, secure and easy to use.
OneTeam is a versatile instant messaging client that is very intuitive to use. Even people who are new to instant messaging will find it easy to get started, while experienced users will discover a range of advanced features, like acces.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- iPhone
- iPad
- Firefox
France- EU
+5
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
85 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 typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Wear
- Android Tablet
- iPad
South Korea
+6
A simple-to-use messaging app for 1:1 communication and small groups supporting SMS, MMS, matrix and XMPP through libpurple.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- GNOME
- Linux Mobile
- United States
Fully end-to-end encrypted business collaboration platform that is the only on the market supporting E2EE HD video conference up to 100 participants.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- United States
KMess is the Live Messenger alternative for Linux, aiming at integration with the KDE desktop environment.
Platforms
- Linux
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
+2
Minbif aims to use the libpurple library from the Pidgin project to provide an IRC-friendly instant messaging client.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
monocles chat is a fork of blabber.im and Conversations with some changes, to improve usability.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- F-Droid
Germany- EU
