Instant Messengers

FluffyChat
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Flathub
Ubuntu Touch
F-Droid
173 alternatives to FluffyChat
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
Simple SMS Messenger
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
24 alternatives to Simple SMS Messenger
A great way to stay in touch with your relatives, by sending both SMS and MMS messages. The app properly handles group messaging too, just like blocking numbers from Android 7+.
Suggest and vote on features
Simple SMS Messenger Features
1. Dark ModeSimple SMS Messenger supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeSimple SMS Messenger doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. LightweightSimple SMS Messenger consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. No TrackingSimple SMS Messenger will not track you or use your personal data.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Simple SMS Messenger without registration.
6. Privacy focusedSimple SMS Messenger is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
FOSS
SMS Messaging
Top 3 alternatives
Adium
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Mac
70 alternatives to Adium
Adium is a free and open source instant messaging application for Mac OS X, written using Mac OS Xs Cocoa API, released under the GNU GPL and developed by the Adium team. Based on the libpurple protocol library, Adium can connect you to any number of messaging accounts on any...
Suggest and vote on features
Adium Features
1. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Adium.
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Supports XMPP
Multiple languages
Tabbed interface
Messages
OTR
Customizable
Top 3 alternatives
Status
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
F-Droid
APK Downloader
172 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.
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
Trillian
Freemium • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
iPad
143 alternatives to Trillian
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.
Suggest and vote on features
Trillian Features
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Messages
IMAP Support
POP3 Support
Facebook integration
IRC
Top 3 alternatives
Silence IM
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Android
50 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.
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
SimpleX Chat
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Self-Hosted
44 alternatives to SimpleX Chat
SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.
Suggest and vote on features
SimpleX Chat Features
1. Privacy focusedSimpleX Chat is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. End-to-End EncryptionSimpleX Chat has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. DecentralizedSimpleX Chat is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Top 3 alternatives
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.
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
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
161 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.
Suggest and vote on features
WeChat Features
In-app Money Transfer
Multiple languages
Sync Contacts
Talk radio
Stickers
People nearby
Voice messages
Based on phone number
Top 3 alternatives
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.
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
qTox
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
FreeBSD
30 alternatives to qTox
qTox - The most feature-rich Tox client; P2P instant messaging, audio and video calls.
Suggest and vote on features
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."
Top 3 alternatives
Franz
Freemium • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Application Launcher
Mac
Windows
Linux
67 alternatives to Franz
Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.
Suggest and vote on features
Franz Features
1. Multiple Account supportFranz support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
Support for Multiple protocols
Whatsapp integration
Unified messaging
Web application wrapper
Multi-messenger
Slack client
Lightweight wrapper
Gmail integration
iPhone/iPod sync
Slack integration
Top 3 alternatives
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...
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
Dino
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Linux
BSD
50 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.
Suggest and vote on features
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
Top 3 alternatives
ChatSecure
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
iPhone
iPad
102 alternatives to ChatSecure
ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security.
Suggest and vote on features
ChatSecure Features
Hidden chat
Xmpp
Integrated File Sharing
OTR
Top 3 alternatives

FluffyChat Features

Top 3 alternatives

Simple SMS Messenger Features

Top 3 alternatives

Adium Features

Top 3 alternatives

Status Features

Top 3 alternatives

Trillian Features

Top 3 alternatives

Silence IM Features

Top 3 alternatives

SimpleX Chat Features

Top 3 alternatives

Hamsket Features

Top 3 alternatives

WeChat Features

Top 3 alternatives

Gajim Features

Top 3 alternatives

qTox Features

Top 3 alternatives

Franz Features

Top 3 alternatives

Ripcord Features

Top 3 alternatives

Dino Features

Top 3 alternatives

ChatSecure Features

Top 3 alternatives