Group Chat Apps

FluffyChat
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Flathub
Ubuntu Touch
F-Droid
171 alternatives to FluffyChat
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
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FluffyChat Features
1. DecentralizedFluffyChat is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionFluffyChat has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedFluffyChat is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeFluffyChat doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeFluffyChat supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Matrix Protocol
Voice messages
Security focused
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Facebook Messenger
Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Group Chat App
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
Windows S
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple Watch
Android Wear
191 alternatives to Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. Reach friends right on their phones, get and send messages fast, message everyone at once and more.
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Facebook Messenger Features
1. VoiP CallsFacebook Messenger allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Face FilterFacebook Messenger uses augmented reality to overlay visual effects/elements on a live video or image.
3. Expiring StoriesYou can create, view, interact and share temporary stories in Facebook Messenger.
Stickers
Messages
Text messaging
In-app Money Transfer
Private messaging
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Nextcloud Talk
Free Personal • Open Source
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Encrypted Chat App
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Nextcloud
85 alternatives to Nextcloud Talk
Nextcloud Talk is a fully self-hosted audio/video and chat communication service. It features web and mobile apps and is designed to offer the highest degree of security while being easy to use.
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Nextcloud Talk Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Nextcloud Talk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. End-to-End EncryptionNextcloud Talk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedNextcloud Talk is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeNextcloud Talk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No TrackingNextcloud Talk will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Nextcloud Talk simultaneously.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Nextcloud Talk without registration.
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Guilded
Free • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
99 alternatives to Guilded
An advanced gaming chat platform competitor to Discord with features like calendars, advanced voice chat, and forums to better manage and grow your gaming communities.
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Guilded Features
1. Calendar IntegrationGuilded lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
2. VoiP CallsGuilded allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Voice Chat
Gaming-focused
Text chat
Tournament Management
Private Chat
Scheduling
Integrated Chat
Public groups chat
Role-based security access
Twitch Integration
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Kosmi
Free • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Watch Videos Together Tool
Online
138 alternatives to Kosmi
Kosmi is a free real time application and communication platform that offers voice, text and video calls along with games and applications such as SNES Party, NES Party, OpenArena, Poker, Virtual Cardtables, Synced YouTube and Cowatch Video.
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Kosmi Features
1. Watch Videos TogetherWatch video streams in sync together with your friends with Kosmi.
2. Screen SharingYou can use Kosmi to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kosmi without registration.
4. Dark ModeKosmi supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Game Streaming
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Silence IM
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Android
48 alternatives to Silence IM
Protect your communication in transit and on your phone. Silence (formerly SMSSecure) is a full replacement for the default text messaging application: all messages are encrypted locally and messages to other Silence users are encrypted over the air.
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Silence IM Features
GPLv3
SMS Messaging
Desktop Application
Discontinued
Silence seems to be discontinued, the only commits for a long time have been translations and not code updates.https://git.silence.dev/Silence/Silence-Android/-/commits/master
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Status
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
F-Droid
APK Downloader
170 alternatives to Status
Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.
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Status Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionStatus has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. DecentralizedStatus is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
3. Privacy focusedStatus is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Blockchain
Peer-To-Peer
Stickers
Desktop Application
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Hamsket
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
13 alternatives to Hamsket
Hamsket is a fork of Rambox that was started when Rambox moved from being totally free to a "freemium" model.
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Hamsket Features
1. Multiple Account supportHamsket support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
2. Ad-freeHamsket doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. PortableHamsket can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Support for Multiple protocols
Web application wrapper
Do not disturb mode
Password lock
Publish on LinkedIn
Slack integration
Multi Channel
Skype integration
Built-in themes
Configurable
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Hyperbeam
Freemium • Proprietary
Watch Videos Together Tool
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Online
33 alternatives to Hyperbeam
Enjoy movie night online with your long-distance partner, start a watch party with good buddies, or hang out and binge anime with your best friend. Hyperbeam helps you stay close, even when you’re apart.
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Hyperbeam Features
1. Watch Videos TogetherWatch video streams in sync together with your friends with Hyperbeam.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Hyperbeam without registration.
3. Ad-freeHyperbeam doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Screen SharingYou can use Hyperbeam to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Integrated Chat
Private Groups
Online Sharing
Free to play
Shared Hosting
Virtual Browser
Voice Chat
TV Streaming
Push to talk
Trust Level system
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Spacebar
Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Video Calling App
Linux
Online
Self-Hosted
14 alternatives to Spacebar
Spacebar a free open source self-hostable chat, voice and video discord-compatible platform.
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Spacebar Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Spacebar to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. Privacy focusedSpacebar is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeSpacebar doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Voice Chat
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WeChat
Freemium • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
Windows S
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple Watch
159 alternatives to WeChat
WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.
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WeChat Features
In-app Money Transfer
Multiple languages
Sync Contacts
Talk radio
Stickers
People nearby
Voice messages
Based on phone number
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Gajim
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Xfce
64 alternatives to Gajim
The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.
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Gajim Features
1. DecentralizedGajim is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGajim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. PGP EncryptionGajim supports PGP, an encryption system used for sending encrypted emails and files.
OMEMO
Supports XMPP
Audio Calling
Xmpp
OTR
Tabbed interface
Multiple languages
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qTox
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
FreeBSD
29 alternatives to qTox
qTox - The most feature-rich Tox client; P2P instant messaging, audio and video calls.
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qTox Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in qTox without registration.
2. VoiP CallsqTox allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Discontinued
From their GitHub repository: "Due to a lack of resources, qTox is no longer maintained."
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Ripcord
Free Personal • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Discord
Slack
163 alternatives to Ripcord
Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...
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Ripcord Features
1. VoiP CallsRipcord allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Slack integration
Native application
Slack client
Slack Threads in Tabs
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Dino
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Linux
BSD
49 alternatives to Dino
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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Facebook Messenger Features

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Nextcloud Talk Features

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Guilded Features

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Kosmi Features

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Silence IM Features

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Status Features

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Hamsket Features

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Hyperbeam Features

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Spacebar Features

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WeChat Features

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Gajim Features

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qTox Features

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Ripcord Features

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Dino Features

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