R&Q Alternatives for Windows

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   Telegram

    2102 likes

   Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

   301 Telegram alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United Arab Emirates

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Android Auto
   • Linux Mobile
   • Android Wear
   • PortableApps.com
   • FreeBSD
   • Apple Car Play

   

   

   

   +9

   

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2. 

   

   Pidgin

    1531 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.

   121 Pidgin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com

   

   

   

   +4

   

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4. 

   

   WhatsApp

    856 likes

   Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

   264 WhatsApp alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Android Auto
   • Android Wear
   • Apple Car Play
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

   +6

   

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5. 

   

   Zulip

    271 likes

   Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

   235 Zulip alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free Personal
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • BSD
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

   +4

   

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6. 

   

   Messenger

    232 likes

   Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

   203 Messenger alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Android Auto
   • Android Wear

   

   

   

   +3

   

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7. 

   

   Trillian

    280 likes

   Trillian is an 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.

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Blackberry
   • iPad
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   

   

   

   +2

   

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9. 

   

   imo

    214 likes

   Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.

   126 imo alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad

   

   

   

   +4

   

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10. 

    

    KakaoTalk

     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)

    85 KakaoTalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Group Chat

    Origin

    • South Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    

    

    

    +6

    

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11. 

    

    qutIM

     27 likes

    qutIM - free open-source multiprotocol ( ICQ, Jabber/GTalk/Ya.Online/LiveJournal.com, Mail.Ru, IRC )

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Instant Messenger

    Origin

    • Russia

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • Haiku

    

    

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12. 

    

    Coccinella

     17 likes

    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Instant Messenger

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    

    

    

    +3

    

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13. 

    

    Messenger for Desktop

     13 likes

    Messenger 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.

    84 Messenger for Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Instant Messenger

    Origin

    • Romania
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

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14. 

    

    Tencent QQ

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Instant Messenger
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook

    

    

    

    +1

    

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