46 Psi+ alternativesPsi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi with rolling release development model.
Users who wants to receive new features and bug fixes very quickly may use Psi+ on daily basis. Users who do not care about ne.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Psi+ Features
- VoiP Calls
- Xmpp
- Support for Multiple protocols
- OTR
140 Xabber alternativesOpen source Jabber (XMPP) client with multi-account support, clean and simple interface. Being both free (as in freedom!) and ad-free, Xabber is designed to be the best Jabber client for Android .
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- F-Droid
Xabber Features
- Xmpp
DiscontinuedThe project seems no longer developed since 2019. Last version, 2.6.6, released in October 2019, can be still downloaded from F-Droid, it's no longer available on Google Play Store
131 imo alternativesImo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
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imo Features
- VoiP Calls
- Expiring Stories
- Push to talk
- Stickers
- Voice messages
95 Kik alternativesKik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Kindle Fire
Kik Features
- Support for GIF
- Chat Bot
62 Session alternativesSession is the world's first open-source, decentralised private messenger to use industry-leading Signal Protocol encryption — without asking for your phone number.
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- F-Droid
Top Session Features
- Decentralized
- End-to-End Encryption
- Private messaging
- Secure Chat
- Privacy focused
- GPLv3
- Multiplatform
- Ad-free
- Dark Mode
- No Tracking
- VoiP Calls
- No registration required
34 qTox alternativesqTox - The most feature-rich Tox client; P2P instant messaging, audio and video calls.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- FreeBSD
qTox Features
- No registration required
- VoiP Calls
- Anonymous Secure Filesharing
DiscontinuedFrom their GitHub repository: "Due to a lack of resources, qTox is no longer maintained."
62 Silence IM alternativesProtect 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
- SMS Messaging
- GPLv3
- Desktop Application
DiscontinuedSilence 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
302 Freeter alternativesThe smartest way to work on your computer. Freeter is a productivity app that allows you to gather everything you need for work in one place, organized by projects and workflows, and have a quick access to them.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Freeter Features
- Dark Mode
- Calendar Integration
- Portable
- No Coding Required
- No registration required
- Spell Checking
- No Tracking
- Works Offline
- Multiple Account support
- Chromium-based Browsers
- Search-tools
- App integration
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
Messages Features
- Cloud Sync
- Desktop Application
- Team Messaging
60 Dino alternativesDino 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.
Top Dino Features
- End-to-End Encryption
- OMEMO
- Multiple Account support
- Privacy focused
- Federated
- Community-based
- Lightweight
- Decentralized
- OpenPGP
- Ad-free
- Real time collaboration
- Xmpp
84 Ayoa alternativesThe smarter way to work Ayoa is an all-in-one online whiteboard where you can brainstorm ideas, work together and get things done.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Ayoa Features
- Ad-free
- Real time collaboration
- Visual Organization
- Shared whiteboard
- Visual-thinking
- Remote Work
- Online collaboration
- Work management
- Mind Map view
- Workflow
26 Off-the-Record Messaging alternativesOff-the-Record (OTR) Messaging allows you to have private conversations over any instant messaging (MSN,Gtalk, Facebook and so on) by providing encryption, authentication, deniability, perfect forward...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Java Mobile
Off-the-Record Messaging Features
- Private Chat
DiscontinuedThe last version is from March 2016.
42 Cyph alternativesQuantum-resistant encrypted messaging, video/audio calls, and file transfers in the browser with optional registration and no downloads required.
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Cyph Features
- End-to-End Encryption
- PGP Encryption
- Privacy focused
- Security focused
- Secure Chat
- Web-Based
- Telehealth
- Secure File Sharing
- Anonymous Secure Filesharing
23 Whatsie alternativesFeature rich WhatsApp web client based on Qt WebEngine for Linux Desktop
Whatsie Key features
Light and Dark Themes with automatic switching Customized Notifications & Native Notifications Keyboard Shortcuts BuiltIn download manager Mute Audio, Disable N.
Whatsie Features
- Encrypted Backup
- Two-factor Authentication
- Self Destructing Messages
- End-to-End Encryption
- Expiring Stories
- Support for @mentions
- Dark Mode
- QT Based
74 Mesh alternativesTechnitium Mesh is a secure, anonymous, peer-to-peer (p2p), open source instant messenger designed to provide end-to-end encryption. Primary aim of developing this instant messenger is to provide privacy which is achieved using cryptography and anonymity using Tor network.
Top Mesh Features
- No registration required
- Privacy focused
- Portable
- Decentralized
- End-to-End Encryption
- AES-256 Encryption
- Sync via TOR network
- Integrated File Sharing
- Multiple Profiles
- Anonymous Chat
- Peer-To-Peer
DiscontinuedThe last update is from December 2019.
