Google Chat Alternatives

Google Chat is described as 'Intelligent and secure communication and collaboration tool, built for teams. From ad-hoc messaging to topic-based workstream collaboration, Chat makes it easy to get work done where the conversation is happening' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Chat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Google Chat alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Chat are Telegram, Element, Discord and Matrix.

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Google Chat alternatives page was last updated Jul 14, 2024
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  1. LINE icon

    LINE

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    LINE is a Japanese proprietary application for instant messaging on smartphones and PCs. Line users exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, make free VoIP calls, and hold free audio or video conferences.

    146 LINE alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    LINE screenshot 1
    LINE screenshot 2
    LINE screenshot 3

    LINE Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  People nearby
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Public groups chat

    LINE VS Google Chat

     
  2. Whereby icon

    Whereby

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    Video conversations with up to 8 people in your browser - no downloads, no login. Just name your channel and you are on. Works in all modern browsers, even mobile.

    128 Whereby alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Whereby screenshot 1

    Whereby Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No installation
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    6. Trello icon  Trello integration
    7.  Anonymous Email
    8.  Web-Based
    9.  Anonymous Chat

    Whereby VS Google Chat

     
  4. imo icon

    imo

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    Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.

    132 imo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    imo screenshot 1

    imo Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Expiring Stories
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice messages

    imo VS Google Chat

     
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    Xabber

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    Open source Jabber (XMPP) client with multi-account support, clean and simple interface. Being both free (as in freedom!) and ad-free, Xabber is designed to be the best Jabber client for Android .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed since 2019. Last version, 2.6.6, released in October 2019, can be still downloaded from F-Droid, it's no longer available on Google Play Store

    Xabber Features

    1.  Xmpp

    Xabber VS Google Chat

     
  6. Tinode icon

    Tinode

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    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    iOS client

    Tinode Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  React

    Tinode VS Google Chat

     
  7. ChitChatter icon

    ChitChatter

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    Chitchatter is a free (as in both price and freedom) communication tool. Designed to be the simplest way to connect with others privately and securely, it is:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    ChitChatter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  React
    7.  WebRTC

    ChitChatter VS Google Chat

     
  9. Webex icon

    Webex

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    Leading solution for video conferencing and webinar hosting, features document sharing, voice conferencing, video recording, screen sharing, and supports up to six webcams, making it ideal for secure and scalable online meetings across platforms.

    153 Webex alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Webex screenshot 1

    Webex Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Video Conferencing
    7.  Built-in AI Assistant

    Webex VS Google Chat

     
  10. Jam icon

    Jam

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    Drop-in audio rooms for meetings, mini conferences, podcasts.

    187 Jam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Jam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2022.

    Jam Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Audio Calling
    3.  Audio Conferencing
    4.  Meeting
    5.  Team work
    6.  Remote Work
    7. Shopify icon  Shopify integration
    8. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    9. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Jam VS Google Chat

     
  11. YakYak icon

    YakYak

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    Desktop client for Google Hangouts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Hangouts
    YakYak screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version was released in June 2021.

    YakYak Features

    1.  Portable

    YakYak VS Google Chat

     
  12. Plus Messenger icon

    Plus Messenger

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    Plus Messenger is an messaging app that uses Telegram 's API. Plus Messenger has all of Telegram's features plus themes. Plus Messenger is free for android devices.

    59 Plus Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Plus Messenger screenshot 1

    Plus Messenger Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Supports Telegram
    5.  Based on phone number
    6.  File Storage
    7.  Telegram
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Secure Chat

    Plus Messenger VS Google Chat

     
  13. Adapt Chat icon

    Adapt Chat

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    Grow a community, connect with your friends, or whatever you're capable of with Adapt, a lightweight and customizable messaging platform which favors your privacy.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Adapt client homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Community-based

    Adapt Chat VS Google Chat

     
  14. Librem Chat icon

    Librem Chat

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    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Librem Chat screenshot 1
    Librem Chat screenshot 2
    Librem Chat screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    App hasn't been updated on Play Store since 2020.

    Librem Chat Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Ad-free

    Librem Chat VS Google Chat

     
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