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 Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone 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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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.

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AIM alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2021
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  1. Sim-IM icon

    Sim-IM

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    Sim-IM, Simple Instant Messenger, is a multiple protocol instant messenger for MS Windows, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD. Sim-IM supports Jabber/XMPP, Google Talk, ICQ and AIM (Oscar), Yahoo! Messenger and Microsoft Messenger (MSN)

    41 Sim-IM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Sim-IM screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last versions for Windows and Linux date back to 2008, but they can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Sim-IM Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Xmpp

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  2. Gyach icon

    Gyach

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    Gyach is a GTK+ based Yahoo! Chat client.

    75 Gyach alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main Window (GTK+)
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, v0.9.8, released in July 2004, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  4. WWChat icon

    WWChat

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    Indie Chat / Messenger for Android.

    129 WWChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Zom icon

    Zom

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    Zom's security and privacy features are powered by the amazing foundation created by the ChatSecure project, and works with other great apps like Conversations.

    92 Zom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Discontinued

    The last update is from October 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Xmpp
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Voice messages
    4.  OTR
    5.  Secure Chat
    6.  Stickers
    7.  Integrated File Sharing

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  6. XendApp icon

    XendApp

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    XendApp provides a messaging gateway for reaching public or internal users through applications for a variety of devices. Messages can be sent directly from http://xendapp.com web site or through any of the existing web services that the web site have.

    59 XendApp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Pipe icon

    Pipe

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    Pipe is an android app that enables you to receive information of your interest right away on your mobile devices without having to sort through a bunch of emails and social websites.

    57 Pipe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Pipe Features

    1.  Push Notifications

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  9. Yazak icon

    Yazak

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    Yazak is a chat program that works on yahoo! and make chatting in yahoo chat rooms much more fun.

    2 Yazak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Yazak screenshot 1

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  10. Fire icon

    Fire

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    Fire is a multi-protocol instant messenger client for Mac OS X based on freely available libraries for each service. Currently Fire handles AOL Instant Messenger®, ICQ®, MSN® Messenger, Jabber, limited IRC, Yahoo!®, and Apple Bonjour communications.

    24 Fire alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Fire screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.5.6, released in February 2006, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Fire Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols

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  11. BuddyTalk Instant Messenger

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    BuddyTalk is a java based instant messanger, you can login with your gmail username and password to chat with your friends or to test the software you can login with the provided username and pass. BuddyTalk is based on smack and xmpp protocol.

    7 BuddyTalk Instant Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BuddyTalk Instant Messenger screenshot 1

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  12. Linkello icon

    Linkello

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    Video calls simplified, no installation required.

    94 Linkello alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Linkello Features

    1.  VoiP Calls

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  13. Yahelite icon

    Yahelite

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    YahELite home page, free fun chat software with mp3 player smileys wallpaper easter eggs spell checker with proxy and firewall support for microsoft windows for young and old on laptop or desktop YahELite is a fast full feature, spam free Yahoo chat client for power users, tons...

    2 Yahelite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Yahelite screenshot 1

    Yahelite Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  International Feature

    Yahelite VS AIM

     
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