Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts
Xabber Alternatives
Xabber is described as 'Open source Jabber (XMPP) client with multi-account support, clean and simple interface. Being both free (as in freedom!) and ad-free, Xabber is designed to be the best Jabber client for Android' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Xabber for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best Xabber alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xabber are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Pidgin.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Sailfish OS
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Boltgram is a fast, secure and nice messaging app that uses Telegram’s API. You can enjoy all the features of Telegram, such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, group chats, channels, bots, stickers, and more. But that’s not all.
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
Hype is a chat service built into the Opera Mini browser, so you can chat, share, and browse in one app. And when you find something online worth sharing, Hype makes it easy to do so with WebSnap.
All additional information you can get at forum or official suite (see "About" in main menu).
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
84 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.
Q-municate is a cross-platform app with a wide range of communication features including free messaging, file transfer, push notifications, audio/video calls.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Shuff is not only a messenger, it's a new way to communicate, either with friends or strangers. Interactivity in real time, customization, and much more...
This app allows to exchange secure messages and communicate instantly with users connected to the same communication server software from mobile and desktop-based messaging clients. Instant messaging is strongly encrypted and archived on the IM server which is privately hosted...
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
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BBM Enterprise enterprise messenger offers faster communication, collaboration and decision making while providing enhanced security over corporate data.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Blackberry 10
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