Tinode Alternatives

Tinode is described as '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)' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Tinode for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best Tinode alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tinode are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp.

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  1. Librem Chat icon
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    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Phoner provides business owner, sales people, lawyers, doctors, police officers and others with a second phone number to protect their identity and also gives the convenience of multiple phone numbers on one device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. VideoMeeting icon
     10 likes

    VideoMeeting is a free and open source video conference solution built to have video calls and chats using your web browser. It is a pure web application based on WebRTC that can provide communication features within your web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. KakaoTalk icon
     30 likes

    KakaoTalk 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)

    84 KakaoTalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. yaxim icon
     13 likes

    yaxim Feb 7th, 2013 yaxim (Yet Another XMPP Instant Messenger) is a Jabber/XMPP client with open source (GPLv2). Why pay for text messages if you …

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Phoner icon
     16 likes

    Softphone for VoIP, CAPI und TAPI. This application enables voice connections to landline, cellular network and VoIP. Phoner can be used as softphone on stationary and mobilecomputer devices attached to anlogue or digital (ISDN) subscriber lines and as SIP client.

    PhonerLite is.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. QuteCom icon
     16 likes

    QuteCom is a community of enthusiasts and developers, creating free software products related to communication over IP. The flagship product of the QuteCom project is a softphone which allows you to make free PC to PC video and voice calls, and to integrate all your IM contacts...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  8. Kiax icon
     11 likes

    Small program mainly aimed to provide a simple user interface for making VoIP calls with Asterisk PBX (an open source VoIP PBX).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. KNCTR icon
     5 likes

    Unlimited free calls anywhere in North America!

    KNCTR gives you the ability to stay connected with the people that matter most. Call any mobile or landline phone number across North America, absolutely FREE! All you need is a headset plugged into your computer, an Internet conne.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Tencent QQ icon
     27 likes

    QQ 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.

    53 Tencent QQ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook
     
  11. Tkabber icon
     14 likes

    Tkabber is a Free and Open Source client for the Jabber instant messaging system. Its writen in Tcl/Tk, and works on many platforms (tested on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, MacOS X and Windows 98/2000/XP).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. iPlum icon
     2 likes

    iPlum makes a personal US phone number available to users around the world. The app also provides international calling and roaming in 200+ countries.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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