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The ability to send text, voice, and video messages to anywhere in the world has never been easier. Simply fire up the messaging app of your choice, find the intended recipient that uses the same service, and start typing, attaching, and recording away.

If privacy and security are of the utmost importance, secure end-to-end encrypted messaging services such as Signal can ensure that the only people that know the contents of your conversations are exactly who you want.

Semaphor
Zero Knowledge, end-to-end encrypted collaboration tool for teams and businesses. Reviewable source code. Python wrapper for bots & integrations. Encryption white paper. Native offline mode. Faster file-sharing. Built for enterprise.
34 Semaphor alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Team Collaboration Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
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Semaphor Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. AES-256 Encryption
3. Real time collaboration
4. Multiple Servers
5. Mobile friendly
6. Blockchain
7. Integrated File Sharing
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Sicher
Free secure Germany-based messenger available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Sicher has true end-to-end encryption of both text messages and file attachments. With anonymous push notifications and the ability to set a timer for when messages will self-destruct (a manual...
48 Sicher alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Encrypted Chat App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
Sicher Features
1. Self Destructing Messages
2. SMS Messaging
3. Secure Chat
4. Based on phone number
5. Password protection
6. Secure File Sharing
7. Private messaging
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Ayttm
Ayttm is an instant messaging (aka chat) client that provides all-in-one chat functionality for several major instant messaging services from one simple program. Ayttm "Contacts" allow you to refer to several accounts of the same person from a single contact name...
46 Ayttm alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Ayttm Features
1. Xmpp
2. IRC
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Discontinued
Last update is 0.6.3 from July 10th, 2010.
Peach
Peach lets you share what you feel, think, see, hear, and do—vividly. Peach connects you with friends and gives you freedom, so you can keep up with each other in a real and personal way.
19 Peach alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Social Network
Platforms
- iPhone
Trackaview
Trackaview is a PHP web script that lets you monitor and communicate with your website visitors in real time. Pinpoint what your website visitors do and when they do it. Trackaview installs on your own server so there are absolutely no recurring fees.
69 Trackaview alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
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JivoChat
Business messenger with multi-channel features for sales, marketing, and support, connected on one platform. Calls, Online Chat, Email, Facebook Messenger and much more. All your online business needs to grow your sales.

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Dissent
A lightweight Discord client which uses GTK4 for the user interface.
9 Dissent alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Discord Mod
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Discord
- Flathub
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Dissent Features
1. Gtk
2. GPLv3
3. Golang
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Convos
Convos is an IRC client that runs in your browser and brings the IRC experience into the 21st century. It features a persistent bouncer on the server side that will keep you online even after you close your browser window. Want to use Convos on your phone? No problem!
61 Convos alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Convos Features
1. IRC
2. Browser-based
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jsIRC
jsIRC is written using Socket.IO, node.js, jQuery Title Alert and Sencha ExtJS, relying on string.js, Lo-Dash and PhantomJS.
65 jsIRC alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Socket.io
- Node.JS
- jQuery
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jsIRC Features
1. IRC
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Discontinued
The official website is no longer accessible and the GitHub repo hasn't been updated since May 17th, 2015.
bIRC
bIRC is a simple, lightweight and flexible IRC-Client written in Bash. bIRC doesn't require an installation and can be launched by executing a single script file. bIRC has plugin support and can be easily modified.
53 bIRC alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
bIRC Features
1. IRC
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Discontinued
There has been no development progress since 2012.
Nettalk
Nettalk is a powerful but easy to use free (open source) IRC-client for Windows. The smart user interface is based on Windows standards, so it is easy to get used to it. The following languages for the interface are available: English, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Hungarian...
61 Nettalk alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Windows
Nettalk Features
1. IRC
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leafChat
leafChat is an IRC client for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Chat with your friends using popular IRC networks. leafChat has a friendly, clean interface that doesn't get in the way of your conversations. Connect to multiple servers at once on the same screen, so that it'.
61 leafChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- IRC Client
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
leafChat Features
1. Xmpp
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Discontinued
There has been no development progress since 2012.
CGI:IRC
CGI:IRC is a Perl/CGI program that lets you access IRC from a web browser, it is designed to be flexible and has many uses such as an IRC gateway for an IRC network, a chat-room for a website or to access IRC when stuck behind a restrictive firewall.
60 CGI:IRC alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Linux
- Online
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
- Perl
CGI:IRC Features
1. IRC
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WebIRC
WebIRC runs as a server and is always connected to your favorite IRC networks. Seamlessly open the same session from home, work, and your mobile devices to continue exactly where you left off.
61 WebIRC alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
WebIRC Features
1. Web-Based
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Atomic IRC
Atomic is an open source IRC client built for a new age. New features from its heritage of Yaaic, improvements and stuff.
69 Atomic IRC alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- IRC Client
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Atomic IRC Features
1. IRC
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Discontinued
The GitHub repository has been archived in May 2019.
Ricin
Ricin aims to be a secure, lightweight, hackable and fully-customizable Tox client with focus on user experience. Development is lead by SkyzohKey.
20 Ricin alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Linux
Ricin Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. VoiP Calls
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