Finch AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Finch

Finch is described as 'Console-based IM program that lets you sign on to AIM, Jabber, MSN, IRC, Yahoo!, and other IM networks. It runs on Unixes. It uses GLib and ncurses' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Finch for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best Finch alternative is Pidgin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Finch are Rambox, Trillian, Messenger and Gajim.

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  1. Pidgin icon

    Pidgin

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    Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log into accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on XMPP and sitting in an IRC channel at the same time.

    122 Pidgin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Pidgin screenshot 1

    Top Pidgin Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Supports XMPP
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  IRC
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  VoiP Calls
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Xmpp
    12.  Multiple chat protocols

    Pidgin VS Finch

     

    • Pidgin is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Finch.

    • Pidgin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Finch.

    • Pidgin is Free and Open SourceFinch is also Free and Open Source
  2. Rambox icon

    Rambox

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

    34 Rambox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AR flagArgentina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Version 0.x (Open Source)

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    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

    Rambox VS Finch

     
  4. Trillian icon

    Trillian

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    Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.

    152 Trillian alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Trillian screenshot 1

    Trillian Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Messages
    4.  IMAP Support
    5.  POP3 Support

    Trillian VS Finch

     

    • Trillian is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Finch.

    • Trillian is Freemium and ProprietaryFinch is Free and Open Source
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    Messenger

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    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    203 Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    Messenger screenshot 1
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    Messenger Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Face Filter
    3.  Expiring Stories
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Messages
    6.  Text messaging
    7.  In-app Money Transfer
    8.  Private messaging

    Messenger VS Finch

     

    • Messenger is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Finch.

    • Messenger is Free and ProprietaryFinch is Free and Open Source
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    Gajim

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    The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

    68 Gajim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    Gajim roster

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  OMEMO
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Supports XMPP
    5.  PGP Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Audio Calling
    9.  Xmpp
    10.  OTR
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  Multiple languages

    Gajim VS Finch

     
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    Ripcord

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    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

    162 Ripcord alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
    Ripcord screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.4.29) is from 2021.

    Ripcord Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2. Slack icon  Slack integration
    3.  Native application
    4.  Slack client

    Ripcord VS Finch

     
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    ChatSecure

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    ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security.

    119 ChatSecure alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iOS (1)
    iOS (2)
    iOS (3)

    ChatSecure Features

    1.  Hidden chat
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  OTR

    ChatSecure VS Finch

     
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    Stack Browser

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    Stack is an Internet launchpad that increases the efficiency of working with the web for the average internet user by allowing simultaneous use of multiple web apps within a neatly organized working environment.

    34 Stack Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Stack Browser screenshot 1

    Stack Browser Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Spaces
    4.  Specific for 64-Bit
    5. X icon  X Integration
    6.  App integration
    7.  MultiView

    Stack Browser VS Finch

     
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    Kopete

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    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.

    49 Kopete alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Kopete screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    This app is unmaintained and no longer released by the KDE community.

    Kopete Features

    1.  Xmpp

    Kopete VS Finch

     
  12. KakaoTalk icon

    KakaoTalk

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    KakaoTalk 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)

    91 KakaoTalk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
    iPhone (1)
    iPhone (2)
    iPhone (3)

    KakaoTalk Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Push Notifications
    3.  Voice Chat
    4.  Based on phone number
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Secret chats

    KakaoTalk VS Finch

     
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    MCabber

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    MCabber is a small XMPP (Jabber) console client. It includes features such as SASL/SSL/TLS support, MUC (Multi-User Chat) support, history logging, command completion, OpenPGP encryption, OTR (Off-the-Record Messaging) support, dynamic modules and external action triggers.

    14 MCabber alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Xfce
    MCabber screenshot 1

    MCabber Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Xmpp

    MCabber VS Finch

     
  14. CenterIM icon

    CenterIM

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    CenterIM is a text-mode IM client for Linux, *BSD, Solaris and other Unices that uses libpurple as a communication backend.

    11 CenterIM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CenterIM screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 5.0.1, released in April 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub

    CenterIM Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  IRC
    3.  Text chat
    4.  Text mode

    CenterIM VS Finch

     
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