Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts
Chatty App Alternatives
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Technitium Mesh is a secure, anonymous, peer-to-peer (p2p), open source instant messenger designed to provide end-to-end encryption. Primary aim of developing this instant messenger is to provide privacy which is achieved using cryptography and anonymity using Tor network.
Platforms
- Windows
India
Kopete is an instant messenger supporting AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Novell GroupWise Messenger, and more. It is designed to be a flexible and extensible multi-protocol system suitable for personal and enterprise use.
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
Germany
EU
241 Conduit Chat Server alternativesConduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Raspberry Pi
- Linux
- Debian
- Nix Package Manager
- Docker
- Docker Hub
Instantbird is an instant messaging client based on Mozilla XULRunner and the open source library libpurple created by the software developers of Pidgin . Over 250 add-ons allow user customization of, and addition of, features.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
France- EU
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Spark is an Open Source, cross-platform IM client optimized for businesses and organizations. It features built-in support for group chat, telephony integration, and strong security. It also offers a great end-user experience with features like in-line spell checking, group chat...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
United States
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85 KakaoTalk alternativesKakaoTalk 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)
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Wear
- Android Tablet
- iPad
South Korea
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Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- F-Droid
- United States
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (LGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- FreeBSD
- NetBSD
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Sailfish OS
qutIM - free open-source multiprotocol ( ICQ, Jabber/GTalk/Ya.Online/LiveJournal.com, Mail.Ru, IRC )
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Symbian S60
- BSD
- Haiku
Russia
Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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