Instant Messengers

NekoGram X
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Android
14 alternatives to NekoGram X
The third-party Telegram android app. Contribute to NekoX-Dev/NekoX development by creating an account on GitHub.
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NekoGram X Features
Telegram
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aTalk
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Android
F-Droid
217 alternatives to aTalk
An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.
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aTalk Features
1. VoiP CallsaTalk allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Text to SpeechaTalk allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
3. Works OfflineaTalk can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Multiple Account supportaTalk support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
5. AES-256 EncryptionaTalk has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
6. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of aTalk.
7. End-to-End EncryptionaTalk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Built-in player
Stickers
Speech Recognition
DNSSEC
Built-in Photo editor
Multiple languages
Integrated File Sharing
OMEMO
OTR
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Ricochet
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
28 alternatives to Ricochet
Anonymous instant messaging for real privacy.
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Ricochet Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionRicochet has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Peer-To-Peer
Serverless
Discontinued
Last commit on GitHub is on August of 2017, and the official website is unavailable.
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Off-the-Record Messaging
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Java Mobile
23 alternatives to Off-the-Record Messaging
Off-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 secrecy
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Off-the-Record Messaging Features
Private Chat
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Skype Lite
Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Android
Android Tablet
221 alternatives to Skype Lite
Skype Lite lets you send free text messages and make voice & video calls even under limited network conditions.
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Skype Lite Features
1. LightweightSkype Lite consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. VoiP CallsSkype Lite allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Reduce mobile data usage
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Finch
Free • Open Source
Linux
Xfce
19 alternatives to Finch
Finch is a console-based IM program that lets you sign on to AIM, Jabber, MSN, IRC, Yahoo!, and other IM networks. It runs on Unixes. It uses GLib and ncurses.
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Finch Features
1. Ad-freeFinch doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Privacy focusedFinch is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. LightweightFinch consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. End-to-End EncryptionFinch has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
5. Command line interfaceFinch either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
IRC
Support for Multiple protocols
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RobinApp- Chat SDK
Paid • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Android
Mac
Windows
iPad
iPhone
19 alternatives to RobinApp- Chat SDK
Robin lets you ship superior in-app messaging experience without having to do the tedious work. Building 1-1 / group messaging can get complex, we have done the hard work so you never have to.
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RobinApp- Chat SDK Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionRobinApp- Chat SDK has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. AES-256 EncryptionRobinApp- Chat SDK has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
In-App Chat
Direct Messaging
Integrated Chat
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Blink
Freemium • Open Source
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
40 alternatives to Blink
Blink is the best real-time communications client using the SIP protocol.
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Blink Features
1. Desktop SharingBlink enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
2. Screen SharingYou can use Blink to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
3. End-to-End EncryptionBlink has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
SIP
Softphone
Voice Chat
SIP client
Video Conferencing
Sync with iCloud
Integrated File Sharing
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Messenger for Desktop
Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
94 alternatives to Messenger for Desktop
Messenger for Desktop is a wrapper for the official client messenger.com. Therefore it works like a regular browser which can only navigate to the messenger.com web app. MFD doesn't touch your messages, account or personal data. All that is handled securely by Facebook.
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Messenger for Desktop Features
Voice Chat
Bundleware
Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/
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Axolotl
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Windows
Linux
Ubuntu Touch
34 alternatives to Axolotl
Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...
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Axolotl Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionAxolotl has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
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Kahla
Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Video Calling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
16 alternatives to Kahla
Kahla is a free and open-source, cross-platform business messaging tool that supports end-to-end encrypted message communication and automatic destruction of messages.

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Semaphor
Freemium • Open Source
Group Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
37 alternatives to Semaphor
Zero Knowledge, end-to-end encrypted collaboration tool for teams and businesses. Reviewable source code. Python wrapper for bots & integrations. Encryption white paper. Native offline mode. Faster file-sharing. Built for enterprise.
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Semaphor Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionSemaphor has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. AES-256 EncryptionSemaphor has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Semaphor simultaneously.
Multiple Servers
Mobile friendly
Blockchain
Integrated File Sharing
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64Gram
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
47 alternatives to 64Gram
64Gram (unofficial Telegram Desktop).
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64Gram Features
1. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of 64Gram.
2. Multiple Account support64Gram support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Two-factor Authentication64Gram supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
5. End-to-End Encryption64Gram has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
6. Self Destructing Messages64Gram supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
7. Ad-free64Gram doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. No Tracking64Gram will not track you or use your personal data.
9. Lightweight64Gram consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Native application
Text messaging
Telegram
Emoji reactions
Animated stickers
Stickers
Team Messaging
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AirMessage
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Apple Messages
44 alternatives to AirMessage
Apple’s messaging network has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, though it has long been locked down to their platforms. But now, AirMessage makes it easy to send and receive messages to your friends and family through group chats, images, videos and audio messages!
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AirMessage Features
IMessage
Desktop Application
Messages
Text messaging
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gurk
Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Linux
33 alternatives to gurk
Signal Messenger client for terminal. Written in Rust.
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gurk Features
1. Command line interfacegurk either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. End-to-End Encryptiongurk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedgurk is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Text mode
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NekoGram X Features

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aTalk Features

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Ricochet Features

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Off-the-Record Messaging Features

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Skype Lite Features

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Finch Features

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RobinApp- Chat SDK Features

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Blink Features

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Messenger for Desktop Features

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Axolotl Features

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Semaphor Features

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64Gram Features

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AirMessage Features

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gurk Features

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