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Molly
33 likes
Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Android
F-Droid
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Secure Chat
No Tracking
Text messaging
Monero exchange
SOCKS proxy client and server
Dark Mode
Ad-free
Cloud Sync
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram190 alternatives
Rocket.Chat
154 likes
Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.
Group Chat App
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
+5
Top Rocket.Chat Features
Omnichannel messaging
Ad-free
Channels
Self-Serve Capability
Telegram integration
Whatsapp integration
End-to-End Encryption
Screen Sharing
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Bots
Integrated File Sharing
Video Conferencing
Best alternatives are ElementandMatrix137 alternatives
QKSMS
58 likes
QKSMS brings a refreshingly beautiful and responsive Material Design touch to the stale state of text messaging.
Instant Messenger
Freemium • Open Source
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application type
Instant Messenger
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Discontinued
The latest update is from January 2023 (on v3.10 branch).
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Dark Mode
SMS Messaging
MMS Messaging
No Tracking
Ad-free
Material design
Best alternatives are Fossify SMS Messenger23 alternatives
Conversations
99 likes
Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
+4
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Decentralized
End-to-End Encryption
Image Sharing
Supports XMPP
OMEMO
OpenPGP
Encrypted Connection
Federated
GPG Encryption
Ad-free
Self Destructing Messages
Dark Mode
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram160 alternatives
Rambox
134 likes
Free and Cross Platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one.
Instant Messenger
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Application Launcher
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Top Rambox Features
Web application wrapper
Instagram integration
Support for Multiple protocols
Skype integration
Portable
Multiple Account support
Multi-messenger
Active discord support system
Built-in themes
Publish on LinkedIn
Telegram
Multi Channel
Best alternatives are FranzandElectronIM34 alternatives
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ArcaneChat
14 likes
ArcaneChat is a Delta Chat client and was created with a focus on usability, good user experience, and saving data plan. Also the app usually experiments with new features that eventually might get added to the official Delta Chat client.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Android
F-Droid
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Decentralized
Self Destructing Messages
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram13 alternatives
FluffyChat
28 likes
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Snapcraft
Flathub
Ubuntu Touch
F-Droid
Matrix.org
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Snapcraft
Flathub
Ubuntu Touch
F-Droid
Matrix.org
Properties
Privacy focused
Support for Themes
Features
Matrix Protocol
Decentralized
Voice messages
End-to-End Encryption
Ad-free
Dark Mode
No Tracking
Multiple Account support
VoiP Calls
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram196 alternatives
Zorium
9 likes
The next generation communication platform designed for gamers and academics alike. Experience seamless collaboration like never before.
Instant Messenger
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
License model
Free • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
+5
Top Zorium Features
Ad-free
Screen Sharing
Recurring Tasks
Dark Mode
Voice Chat
Low Latency
Media sharing
Emoji reactions
Task assignments
Threaded Conversations
Direct Messaging
Integrated File Sharing
Best alternatives are TelegramandElement52 alternatives
QUIK
12 likes
QUIK is an open source replacement to the stock messaging app on Android. It is a continuation of QKSMS.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Android
F-Droid
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Instant Messenger
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Support for Themes
Features
SMS Messaging
Dark Mode
MMS Messaging
No registration required
No Tracking
Ad-free
Best alternatives are Fossify SMS Messenger22 alternatives
Linphone
139 likes
Linphone is one of the most famous open source softphones in the world. It is fully SIP-based, for all calling, presence and IM features.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+7
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
SIP client
SIP
Softphone
Ad-free
Voice Chat
VoiP Calls
End-to-End Encryption
Multiple Account support
No Tracking
Audio Conferencing
Live Push Notifications
Support ZRTP
Best alternatives are JamiandJitsi Desktop86 alternatives
Adium
337 likes
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...
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Mac
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Instant Messenger
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Discontinued
The last update is from March 2021.
Properties
Support for Themes
Features
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Supports XMPP
Multiple languages
Tabbed interface
Messages
OTR
Best alternatives are ElementandPidgin69 alternatives
Guilded
74 likes
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.
Group Chat App
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
License model
Free • Proprietary
Application types
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Top Guilded Features
Voice Chat
Text chat
Tournament Management
Calendar Integration
VoiP Calls
Gamification
Reminders
Dark Mode
Support for @mentions
Calendar View
Ad-free
WYSIWYG Support
Best alternatives are TelegramandElement120 alternatives
Messenger
231 likes
Offers group video calls, voice calls, and instant messaging with photo sharing, real-time notifications, and location mapping for seamless connectivity.
Instant Messenger
Free • Proprietary
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Android Auto
Android Wear
License model
Free • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Android Auto
Android Wear
Messenger Features
VoiP Calls
Face Filter
Expiring Stories
Stickers
Messages
Text messaging
In-app Money Transfer
Private messaging
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram203 alternatives
Trillian
279 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.
Instant Messenger
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Team Collaboration Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+2
Trillian Features
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Messages
IMAP Support
POP3 Support
Facebook integration
IRC
Best alternatives are SignalandElement154 alternatives
Franz
119 likes
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.
Instant Messenger
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Application Launcher
Country of Origin
Austria
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Top Franz Features
Support for Multiple protocols
  Whatsapp integration
Unified messaging
Multiple Account support
Web application wrapper
Lightweight wrapper
Multi-messenger
Slack client
  Gmail integration
iPhone/iPod sync
  Slack integration
Best alternatives are RamboxandStation74 alternatives

Molly

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Rocket.Chat

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QKSMS

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Conversations

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Rambox

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Top Rambox Features

ArcaneChat

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FluffyChat

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Zorium

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Top Zorium Features

QUIK

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Linphone

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Platforms

Properties

Features

Adium

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Country of Origin

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Guilded

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Country of Origin

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Top Guilded Features

Messenger

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Messenger Features