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, AIForAll and WorldChat.

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Chat alternatives page was last updated Nov 30, 2023
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Briar screenshot 1
    Briar screenshot 2
    Briar screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Bluetooth Support
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Mesh network
    6. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Peer-To-Peer
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No Tracking

    Briar VS Chat

     

    • 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 Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedChat is not according to our users
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    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.

    230 Zulip alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Zulip screenshot 1

    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  Secure Chat
    9.  Third party integrations
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    11. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    12.  Integrated Search

    Zulip VS Chat

     

    • 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
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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.

    11 Bridgefy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Bridgefy screenshot 1
    Bridgefy screenshot 2
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    Bridgefy Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Bluetooth Support
    3.  Mesh network
    4.  Random Chat

    Bridgefy VS Chat

     
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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.

    16 AIForAll alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Encrypted Backup
    6.  Built-in viewer
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Text to Speech
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Shared Folders

    AIForAll VS Chat

     
  6. 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.

    8 WorldChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    WorldChat VS Chat

     
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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    xat Features

    1.  Embeddable
    2.  Group management
    3.  Private Chat
    4.  Custom Smileys

    xat VS Chat

     
  9. DisChat icon

    DisChat

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    A private chatroom chatting program hidden as a chrome extension.

    7 DisChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    DisChat VS Chat

     
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