Chat AlternativesSocial Networks and other similar apps like Chat

Chat is described as 'The mesh networking app you've been waiting for' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are seven alternatives to Chat for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Web-based, iPhone, Android and Windows apps. The best Chat alternative is Briar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chat are Zulip, Bridgefy, WorldChat and AIForAll.

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  1. Briar icon

    Briar

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    An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.

    75 Briar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Briar is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Chat.

    • Briar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Chat.

    • Briar is Free and Open SourceChat is Free and Proprietary
    • Briar is Privacy focused and LightweightChat is not according to our users
  2. Zulip icon

    Zulip

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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    221 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    • Zulip is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Chat.

    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceChat is Free and Proprietary
    • Zulip is Privacy focusedChat is not according to our users
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    Bridgefy

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    Integrating Bridgefy allows mobile devices to communicate in a secure and efficient way across large distances, without having them depend on access to a Wi-Fi network or a data plan.

    12 Bridgefy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. WorldChat icon

    WorldChat

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    Meet new people around the World on WorldChat.tv, the Original World Chat since 2011. Register your free Account or chat as Guest.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    AIForAll

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    AI assistant that comes with family and group sharing, one subscription for unlimited sharing. Powered by ChatGPT API and GPT-4.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AIForAll Title
    Create personalized AI assistant
    AIForAll Group sharing
     
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    xat

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    xat is a fun social networking site with the coolest online chat box. Make friends, join a group or run your own chat. Over 2500 unique smilies to combine and use. Embed to your blog or page for free (no need to download). Also available on mobile.

    7 xat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    DisChat

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    A private chatroom chatting program hidden as a chrome extension.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
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