Finch Alternatives

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 Ripcord.

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  1. Pinger icon
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    Pinger lets you text and talk free with the people you care about most, anywhere on the planet. Tap a picture and you'll see all of your communications—texts, pics, calls, voicemails—all in one place.

    64 Pinger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app designed for kids to connect with close friends and family from their tablet or smartphone. Kids can only connect with parent-approved contacts, which creates a more controlled environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  3. Beagle IM icon
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    BeagleIM is a lightweight and powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Volt icon
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    300 KB desktop client for Slack, Skype, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Sim-IM icon
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    Sim-IM, Simple Instant Messenger, is a multiple protocol instant messenger for MS Windows, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD. Sim-IM supports Jabber/XMPP, Google Talk, ICQ and AIM (Oscar), Yahoo! Messenger and Microsoft Messenger (MSN)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. Profanity icon
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    Commandline XMPP Client. Profanity was originally written for two main reasons. Firstly, the author wanted something similar to Irssi, but with a focus on XMPP for use in his workplace. Secondly, it was a bit of fun and a learning exercise.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
  7. Linkello icon
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    Turnkey audio & video call services, with just 1 click. No downloads, data protected in Europe. Solutions for web use, mobiles and connected objects.

    103 Linkello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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