Trillian AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Trillian

Trillian is described as 'Instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Trillian for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best Trillian alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Trillian are Element, Pidgin, Tox and SimpleX Chat.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1364 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Signal as an Alternative to Trillian
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    -5

    Signal is not supported on PC, but through the Chrome browser. It is only an add-on.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Signal icon

    • Some users think Signal is a great Trillian alternative, some don't.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceTrillian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightTrillian is not according to our users
  2. Element icon

    Element

     774 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    Pidgin

     1529 likes

    Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log into accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on XMPP and sitting in an IRC channel at the same time.

    118 Pidgin alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Positive
    0

    Same offer without publicity/adds, more stability than trillian (time to reconfigure each account is the past now)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Mister Hutchinson
    Positive
    0

    Multiplatform and broad protocol support

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    • Most users think Pidgin is a great Trillian alternative.

    • Pidgin is Free and Open SourceTrillian is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Rambox

    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

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  6. Tox icon

    Tox

     558 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    211 Tox alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
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    SimpleX Chat

     90 likes

    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  8. Beeper icon

    Beeper

     74 likes

    Access all your messaging in one place with a universal app connecting WhatsApp, Messenger, and more across Android, iOS, and desktop. Enjoy real-time sync and intuitive management.

    21 Beeper alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Chrome OS
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    Zulip

     266 likes

    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    222 Zulip alternatives

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    • Online
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    • BSD
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Element X

     41 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

    106 Element X alternatives

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    • Android
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    Rambox

     139 likes

    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

    34 Rambox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
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  14. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     103 likes

    Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].

    155 Conversations alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    FluffyChat

     37 likes

    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
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