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
Miranda IM Alternatives
Miranda IM is described as 'The smaller, faster, easier instant messenger with support for multiple protocols. Designed from the ground-up to be resource efficient while still providing a rich feature set, Miranda includes support for AIM, Jabber, ICQ, IRC, MSN, Yahoo, Gadu-Gadu and more' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Miranda IM for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Miranda IM alternative is Pidgin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Miranda IM are Jitsi Desktop, Adium, Trillian and Franz.
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Swift is an elegant, secure, adaptable and intuitive XMPP client, with features that make it suitable for a wide range of use scenarios.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
United Kingdom
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
Lithuania
EU
BitlBee brings IM (instant messaging) to IRC clients. It's a great solution for people who have an IRC client running all the time and don't want to run an additional MSN/AIM/whatever client.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts
85 Messenger for Desktop alternativesMessenger for Desktop is a wrapper for the official client messenger.com. Therefore it works like a regular browser which can only navigate to the messenger.com web app. MFD doesn't touch your messages, account or personal data. All that is handled securely by Facebook.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Romania- EU
Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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AQQ is a Polish (but available in English) multiprotocol instant messenger with support of: AQQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Tlen and ICQ. It has many great features like: one tabbed message window for all conversations; quick search for contacts; file sending (even through FTP thanks to...
Platforms
- Windows
Poland- EU
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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
United States
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Kadu is an open source Jabber/XMPP and Gadu-Gadu instant messenger client for Linux, *BSD, Mac and Windows.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Russia
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
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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 typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
China
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