ElectronIM AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to ElectronIM is Ferdium, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked six alternatives to ElectronIM and six of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to ElectronIM are Rambox, Franz, Telegram X and Empathy.

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Free open source Electron based multi instant messaging (IM) client.

Combine all your IM applications (or whatever you want) in a single browser (Electron) window.

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ElectronIM alternatives page was last updated Aug 17, 2023
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  1. Ferdium icon
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    Ferdium

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    All your services in one place, built by the community.

    26 Ferdium alternatives
    Services

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Workspaces
    Settings screen (Light Mode)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Workspaces
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Unified communications
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Ad-free
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    • Ferdium is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ElectronIM.

    • Ferdium is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ElectronIM.

    • Ferdium is Free and Open SourceElectronIM is also Free and Open Source
    • Ferdium is Lightweight and Privacy focusedElectronIM is not according to our users
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    Rambox

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    Free and Cross Platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one.

    33 Rambox alternatives
    Version 0.x (Open Source)

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Version 2.x (Closed Source)
    Rambox screenshot 2

    Rambox Features

    1.  Web application wrapper
    2. Instagram icon  Instagram integration
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4. Skype icon  Skype integration
    5.  Portable
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Active discord support system
    9.  Built-in themes
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  4. Franz icon
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    Franz

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    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    75 Franz alternatives
    Franz screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Lightweight wrapper
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Slack client
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration
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  5. Telegram X icon
    Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

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    An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.

    222 Telegram X alternatives
    Telegram X screenshot 1
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Stickers
    4.  Channels
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Bots
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Cloud based
    12.  Chat Bot
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    Telegram X VS ElectronIM

    Is Telegram X a good alternative to ElectronIM?
     

    • Telegram X is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ElectronIM.

    • Telegram X is Free and ProprietaryElectronIM is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram X is Privacy focusedElectronIM is not according to our users
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    Empathy

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    Empathy is a messaging program which supports text, voice, video chat, and file transfers over many different protocols. You can tell it about your accounts on all those services and do all your chatting within one application.

    141 Empathy alternatives
    Empathy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    chatroom - conference
    call

    Empathy Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Xmpp
    4.  SIP
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Voice Chat
    Discontinued

    Empathy is currently unmaintained. Last version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    Chatter

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    Chatter is a centralized platform for chat apps, ensuring privacy and automatic login. Supports WhatsApp, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Telegram, Snapchat, WeChat, and more. Built on Tauri framework requiring Node.js and NPM, offering a seamless multiple chat experience.

    16 Chatter alternatives
    The main page of Chatter (as of Version 1.0.0)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Chatter Features

    1.  Text messaging
    2.  Unified messaging
    WhatsApp login open in Chatter
    Microsoft Teams open in Chatter.
    Discontinued

    Since September 2024, the project is on hold and won't be receiving updates until further notice.

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