Apps with 'Chat' feature

All apps in Apps with 'Chat' feature category. Use the filters below to narrow down your search.

Signal
1275 likes
An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Flathub
Ubuntu
Debian
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Flathub
Ubuntu
Debian
+4
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Ad-free
Self Destructing Messages
Private messaging
No Tracking
Encrypted Connection
Mobile friendly
Dark Mode
Desktop Application
Secure Chat
VoiP Calls
Picture in Picture
Best alternatives are ElementandTox219 alternatives
Telegram
2049 likes
Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.
Instant Messenger
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
Apple Watch
Android Auto
Linux Mobile
Android Wear
PortableApps.com
FreeBSD
Apple Car Play
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
International
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
Apple Watch
Android Auto
Linux Mobile
Android Wear
PortableApps.com
FreeBSD
Apple Car Play
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Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Stickers
Chat Bot
Ad-free
End-to-End Encryption
Multi Device Support
Channels
Dark Mode
Bots
VoiP Calls
Multiple Account support
Two-factor Authentication
Portable
Best alternatives are SignalandElement295 alternatives
Mastodon
532 likes
Federated and open-source social network with no ads, 500-character limit, custom emojis, and content warnings, emphasizing privacy and personal interaction.
Social Network
Free • Open Source
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
Android Tablet
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Social Network
Microblog
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
Android Tablet
+6
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Decentralized
Federated
Ad-free
Fediverse
Support for ActivityPub
Dark Mode
No Censorship
Two-factor Authentication
No Tracking
Support for @mentions
Multiple Account support
Support for Docker
Best alternatives are diaspora*andPleroma129 alternatives
Matrix
359 likes
Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
Perl
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
Perl
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Decentralized
End-to-End Encryption
Federation
Voice Chat
No Tracking
Spaces
Distributed
Ad-free
Dark Mode
Support for @mentions
VoiP Calls
Support for Multiple protocols
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram162 alternatives
Pidgin
1522 likes
Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log into accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on XMPP and sitting in an IRC channel at the same time.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
PortableApps.com
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
PortableApps.com
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Top Pidgin Features
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Supports XMPP
Multiple Account support
IRC
Portable
No Tracking
Ad-free
VoiP Calls
Multiple languages
Xmpp
Multiple chat protocols
Best alternatives are ElementandMatrix122 alternatives
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WhatsApp
843 likes
Free messaging without SMS fees, web sync, and multimedia sharing, supporting group and video chats, available on iPhone, Android, and desktop.
Instant Messenger
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Wear
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
License model
Free • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Wear
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Top WhatsApp Features
Mobile friendly
End-to-End Encryption
Dark Mode
Custom Backgrounds
Push Notifications
Ad-free
Two-factor Authentication
Screen Sharing
VoiP Calls
Picture in Picture
Passkey Support
Support for @mentions
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram251 alternatives
Jitsi Desktop
489 likes
Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .
Video Calling App
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Video Calling App
Web Conferencing Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
+13
Discontinued
Jitsi Desktop is not actively developed anymore: last version, released in October 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub. Its successor is Jitsi Meet
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Video Conferencing
SIP
No registration required
Support for Multiple protocols
Live Meeting
WebRTC
Multiple Account support
Desktop Sharing
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Voice Chat
Web-Based
Unlimited users
Best alternatives are JamiandPidgin79 alternatives
OnionShare
96 likes
OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.
Large File Transfer Service
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Flathub
F-Droid
iPhone
iPad
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Large File Transfer Service
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Flathub
F-Droid
iPhone
iPad
+14
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Tor
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
No Coding Required
Ad-free
End-to-End Encryption
No Tracking
Dark Mode
No registration required
Receive files
Best alternatives are LocalSendandSend56 alternatives
Threema
121 likes
Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.
Instant Messenger
Paid • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
F-Droid
License model
Paid • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
F-Droid
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Integrated File Sharing
Ad-free
Confirm messages
Image Sharing
Encrypted calls
Dark Mode
No Tracking
Cloud Sync
Multiple Account support
Two-factor Authentication
Encrypted Backup
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram124 alternatives
RetroShare
158 likes
RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .
Video Calling App
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
OpenSSL
OpenPGP
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
OpenSSL
OpenPGP
+2
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Decentralized
Serverless
End-to-End Encryption
Peer-To-Peer
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Secure File Sharing
Shared Folders
GPG Encryption
Secure Chat
Tor
i2P integration
Voice Chat
Best alternatives are SignalandLocalSend126 alternatives
Element X
27 likes
It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.
Instant Messenger
Free • Open Source
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
VoiP Calls
Ad-free
Matrix Protocol
Dark Mode
Decentralized
End-to-End Encryption
No Tracking
Real time collaboration
Voice Chat
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram96 alternatives
Rakuten Viber
335 likes
Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere.
Video Calling App
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
Android Wear
Samsung Galaxy Store
Linux
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Country of Origin
Japan
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
Android Wear
Samsung Galaxy Store
Linux
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Desktop Sharing
Phone calls
VoiP Calls
Animated stickers
End-to-End Encryption
Dark Mode
Support for @mentions
Cloud Sync
Voice Chat
Call Transfer
Secret chats
Hidden chat
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram166 alternatives
Gab
255 likes
Gab Social is an open source and fully decentralized social network powered by the Gab Platform. It is the new social network of Gab.com. This change was made to further Gab's commitment to its users trust and privacy online.
Social Network
Freemium • Open Source
Online
Android
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Social Network
Microblog
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Online
Android
+3
Warning
Gab is less moderated compared to other social networks and could be offensive to some people
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Ad-free
Community-based
Live topics
Bypass Censorship
Decentralized
No registration required
Fediverse
Two-factor Authentication
Dark Mode
Content creators
Word filtering
Information aggregator
Best alternatives are MastodonandX119 alternatives
Twitch
156 likes
Interactive platform for live gaming streams, esports, music, and creative arts with chat integration, monetization options, and a global community.
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Kindle Fire
Playstation
Fire TV
Xbox
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Video Streaming App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Kindle Fire
Playstation
Fire TV
Xbox
+4
Twitch Features
Game Streaming
TV Streaming
Two-factor Authentication
Dark Mode
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Real Time Chat
Interaction
Watch videos
Web-Based
Live Broadcasting
Best alternatives are YouTubeandPeerTube69 alternatives
eM Client
231 likes
eM Client is a full featured e-mail client with a modern and easy to use interface. eM Client also offers calendar, tasks, contacts, notes and chat.
Email Client
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Android
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Email Client
Calendar App
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
+5
Top eM Client Features
IMAP Support
Calendar Integration
Multiple Account support
PGP Encryption
Dark Mode
Exchange
Unified inbox
Cloud Sync
Email Organizer
Sync with Google Calendar
Automatic Backup
CardDAV Support
Best alternatives are Thunderbird61 alternatives

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Telegram

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Mastodon

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Matrix

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Pidgin

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WhatsApp

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Jitsi Desktop

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OnionShare

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Threema

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RetroShare

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Element X

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Rakuten Viber

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