AIM Alternatives

AIM is described as 'AOL Instant Messenger is an instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to allow registered users to communicate in real time' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AIM for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac and Linux apps. The best AIM alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AIM are Telegram, Discord, Pidgin and WhatsApp.

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  1. IM+ icon

    IM+

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    Chat everywhere! IM+ is the most widely used mobile IM app! Connect all-in-one to MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, AIM, Jabber, ICQ, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter on ALL popular mobile platforms.

    The widest selection of unique features that you won't find in any other IM client!.

    103 IM+ alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    IM+ Web Messenger

    IM+ Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols

    IM+ VS AIM

     
  2. Caprine icon

    Caprine

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    Caprine is an unofficial and privacy focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.

    18 Caprine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Caprine screenshot 1

    Caprine Features

    1. Messenger icon  Facebook Messenger integration

    Caprine VS AIM

     
  4. Phoner Second Phone Number icon

    Phoner Second Phone Number

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    Phoner provides business owner, sales people, lawyers, doctors, police officers and others with a second phone number to protect their identity and also gives the convenience of multiple phone numbers on one device.

    142 Phoner Second Phone Number alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Phoner Second Phone Number VS AIM

     
  5. Emesene icon

    Emesene

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    emesene is an instant messenger capable of connecting to various networks and utilizing different graphical toolkits. Currently msn and jabber are supported through papyon and xmppy, which allows emesene to connect to various IM services such as GTalk, Facebook Chat, etc.

    9 Emesene alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Login Window
    Main Screen
    Conversation
    Discontinued

    Development is dormant, but source code is available at Github. Last version, 2.12.9, released on September 06, 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Emesene VS AIM

     
  6. Tencent QQ icon

    Tencent QQ

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    Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, and has over 856.2 million users. In April 2010, QQ.com ranked 10th overall in Alexas internet rankings.

    59 Tencent QQ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook
    Tencent QQ screenshot 1

    Tencent QQ Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Video Conferencing

    Tencent QQ VS AIM

     
  7. jTalk icon

    jTalk

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    Full-featured XMPP messenger.

    68 jTalk alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    jTalk screenshot 1
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    jTalk Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Vcard

    jTalk VS AIM

     
  9. Coccinella icon

    Coccinella

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    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    69 Coccinella alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Coccinella screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version 0.96.20 is from late 2010, but the software can still be downloaded from their website.

    Coccinella Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard

    Coccinella VS AIM

     
  10. Tkabber icon

    Tkabber

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    Tkabber is a Free and Open Source client for the Jabber instant messaging system. Its writen in Tcl/Tk, and works on many platforms (tested on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, MacOS X and Windows 98/2000/XP).

    45 Tkabber alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Login
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.1.2) is from 2015.

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  11. KakaoTalk icon

    KakaoTalk

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    KakaoTalk is a phone number based messenger service that allows users anywhere in the world to chat one-to-one or in a group for free. (no SMS service)

    91 KakaoTalk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
    iPhone (1)
    iPhone (2)
    iPhone (3)

    KakaoTalk Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Push Notifications
    3.  Voice Chat
    4.  Based on phone number
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Secret chats

    KakaoTalk VS AIM

     
  12. qutIM icon

    qutIM

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    qutIM - free open-source multiprotocol ( ICQ, Jabber/GTalk/Ya.Online/LiveJournal.com, Mail.Ru, IRC )

    31 qutIM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Main
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed since 2014. Last versions for Windows, Mac, Linux and other platforms can be still downloaded from the official website.

    qutIM Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols

    qutIM VS AIM

     
  13. Ayttm icon

    Ayttm

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    Ayttm is an instant messaging (aka chat) client that provides all-in-one chat functionality for several major instant messaging services from one simple program. Ayttm "Contacts" allow you to refer to several accounts of the same person from a single contact name...

    44 Ayttm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ayttm screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is 0.6.3 from July 10th, 2010.

    Ayttm Features

    1.  Xmpp
    2.  IRC

    Ayttm VS AIM

     
  14. Peach icon

    Peach

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    Peach lets you share what you feel, think, see, hear, and do—vividly. Peach connects you with friends and gives you freedom, so you can keep up with each other in a real and personal way.

    18 Peach alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Peach screenshot 1
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    Peach VS AIM

     
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