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Element
Freemium • Open Source
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Matrix.org
Flathub
F-Droid
Cloudron
274 Element alternatives
Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.
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Element Features
1. DecentralizedElement is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionElement has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedElement is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. VoiP CallsElement allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
5. Dark ModeElement supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Support for MarkDownElement supports MarkDown for document formatting.
7. File VersioningElement has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
8. No TrackingElement will not track you or use your personal data.
9. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Element simultaneously.
Federated
Matrix Protocol
Voice Chat
Federation
Direct Messaging
Custom widgets
Simple installation
Clean design
Multiple languages
Per-room avatars
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Discord
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Epic Games Store
Flathub
Electron / Atom Shell
FreeBSD
Playstation
Xbox
159 Discord alternatives
Discord is a versatile communication platform that supports text, voice, and video interactions, offering organized servers for topic-focused discussions, customizable moderation tools, and low latency technology for smooth conversation and content sharing.
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Discord Features
1. VoiP CallsDiscord allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Ad-freeDiscord doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Screen SharingYou can use Discord to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Text to SpeechDiscord allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
5. Dark ModeDiscord supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Two-factor AuthenticationDiscord supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
7. Multiple Account supportDiscord support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
8. No Coding RequiredDiscord can be used without an coding or programming skills.
9. Desktop SharingDiscord enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Multi Channel
Text chat
Bots
Chat Bot
Voice Chat
Multiple Servers
Push to talk
Public groups chat
Stickers
Custom Smileys
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Slack
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Electron / Atom Shell
Software as a Service (SaaS)
212 Slack alternatives
Slack is a unified communication platform built with an optimized workflow to keep modern teams focused and productive. A familiar chat interface facilitates discussions while advanced features are easily exposed based on context.
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Slack Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsSlack can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for @mentionsSlack supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
3. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Slack using IFTTT.
4. VoiP CallsSlack allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
5. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Slack simultaneously.
Multi Channel
Threaded Conversations
HIPAA compliant
Channels
Out Of The Box
Team work
Electron based
App integration
Live Push Notifications
Onboarding
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Mattermost
Freemium • Open Source
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
116 Mattermost alternatives
Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.
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Mattermost Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMattermost can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Built-in viewerMattermost shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
3. Full-Text SearchMattermost lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
4. Support for @mentionsMattermost supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
5. Support for MarkDownMattermost supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Chat Bot
On-premises software
Multi Channel
Webhook support
Supports XMPP
Plugin API
Data API
File Sending
Integrated File Sharing
Slack integration
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Rocket.Chat
Freemium • Open Source
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
129 Rocket.Chat alternatives
Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.
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Rocket.Chat Features
1. Ad-freeRocket.Chat doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. End-to-End EncryptionRocket.Chat has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsRocket.Chat can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Screen SharingYou can use Rocket.Chat to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Omnichannel messaging
Channels
Self-Serve Capability
Telegram integration
Whatsapp integration
Bots
Integrated File Sharing
Video Conferencing
Chat Bot
Slack integration
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TeamSpeak
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Cloudron
49 TeamSpeak alternatives
TeamSpeak is a proprietary Voice over IP software that allows users to speak on a chat channel with other users, much like a telephone conference call. A TeamSpeak user will often wear a headset with an integrated microphone.
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TeamSpeak Features
1. VoiP CallsTeamSpeak allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. DecentralizedTeamSpeak is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Voice Chat
Push to talk
Hostable
In-Game Overlay
Game Chat
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OpenTogetherTube
Free • Open Source
Watch Videos Together Tool
Online
Self-Hosted
29 OpenTogetherTube alternatives
OpenTogetherTube lets you watch videos with your friends as easily as possible. It's completely open source, and able to be easily self-hosted via provided docker images.
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OpenTogetherTube Features
1. Watch Videos TogetherWatch video streams in sync together with your friends with OpenTogetherTube.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in OpenTogetherTube without registration.
3. Dark ModeOpenTogetherTube supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Ad-freeOpenTogetherTube doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Youtube integration
Real-time sync
Integrated Chat
Support to direct links to .mp4 videos
Vimeo integration
Dailymotion
Mobile friendly
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Utopia
Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
46 Utopia alternatives
Utopia P2P Ecosystem. Utopia is a feature-rich platform that is specifically designed to protect privacy of communication, confidentiality, and security of personal data. Utopia is a decentralized network, with no central server involved in data transmission or storage.
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Utopia Features
1. No TrackingUtopia will not track you or use your personal data.
2. DecentralizedUtopia is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
3. AES-256 EncryptionUtopia has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
4. VoiP CallsUtopia allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Encrypted Email
P2P Network
Own crypto currency (CRP)
Multiple languages
In-built Cryptocurrency Cryptons (CRP)
App lock option
Encrypted database
Integrated Web Browser
Todoist integration
In-built voice-synthesizer
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Whereby
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
131 Whereby alternatives
Video conversations with up to 8 people in your browser - no downloads, no login. Just name your channel and you are on. Works in all modern browsers, even mobile.
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Whereby Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Whereby to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Whereby without registration.
No installation
Progressive Web App
Google docs integration
Trello integration
Anonymous Email
Web-Based
Anonymous Chat
WebRTC
Youtube integration
Customizable URLs
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Dino
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Linux
BSD
56 Dino alternatives
Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop. It focuses on providing a clean and reliable Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind. Using GTK+/Vala.
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Dino Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionDino has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Multiple Account supportDino support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
3. Privacy focusedDino is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. LightweightDino consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Ad-freeDino doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. DecentralizedDino is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
7. OpenPGPDino supports OpenPGP, a standard of PGP encryption that is open-source for public use.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Dino simultaneously.
Supports XMPP
OMEMO
Federated
Community-based
Xmpp
Clean design
User Profiles
Read receipts
Text messaging
Private Groups
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AirSend
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Software as a Service (SaaS)
26 AirSend alternatives
AirSend is a simple collaboration space for professionals and small teams that brings all your conversations, files, notes, and to-do lists into one place so that you can get work done faster and easier.
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AirSend Features
1. VoiP CallsAirSend allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Ad-freeAirSend doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Support for @mentionsAirSend supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
Integrated File Sharing
Included wiki
Office 365 integration
Multiple channels
Email integration
Smart attachments
Communication tracking
Public channels
Team Messaging
Channel templates
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LuckyCrush
Freemium • Proprietary
Random Video Chat App
Video Calling App
Online
21 LuckyCrush alternatives
Live random video chat with opposite-gender partners On LuckyCrush, guys are connected to random girls and girls are connected to random guys!.
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LuckyCrush Features
Random Chat
Gender Filter
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dirc
Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Self-Hosted
38 dirc alternatives
Dirc is a peer-to-peer web application which uses WebRTC to set up connections between chat participants without requiring a back-end server. The static files can be self-hosted. Other features:
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dirc Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in dirc without registration.
IRC
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Flingster
Free Personal • Proprietary
Dating Service
Social Network
Online
47 Flingster alternatives
Flingster is a chat service that focuses on local adults for flings, relationships, and dating.
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Flingster Features
1. Face FilterFlingster uses augmented reality to overlay visual effects/elements on a live video or image.
Matchmaking
Warning
Not for children, because you do not know who is in the chat and IF THEY HAVE CLOTHES ON!
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Let's Chat
Free • Open Source
Team Collaboration Tool
Self-Hosted
62 Let's Chat alternatives
Self-hosted chat for small teams.
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Let's Chat Features
Web interface
Discontinued
As stated at https://github.com/sdelements/lets-chat/issues/781 , the project is no longer developed since August 2017. Last version, 0.4.0, released in June 2015, can be still downloaded from GitHub together with the source code.
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Element Features

Discord Features

Slack Features

Mattermost Features

Rocket.Chat Features

TeamSpeak Features

OpenTogetherTube Features

Utopia Features

Whereby Features

Dino Features

AirSend Features

LuckyCrush Features

dirc Features

Flingster Features

Let's Chat Features