Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts



IM+ is described as 'One app for all your messaging' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to IM+ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best IM+ alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like IM+ are Telegram, Element, Pidgin and Tox.



Swift is an elegant, secure, adaptable and intuitive XMPP client, with features that make it suitable for a wide range of use scenarios.


aMSN is a free open source MSN Messenger clone. aMSN attempts to emulate the look and feel of Windows Live Messenger, and supports many of its features.
Offline Messaging Voice Clips Display pictures Custom emoticons Multi-.




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)




VIPole is a Secure Instant Messenger for secure messaging, encrypted voice/video calls, group chats that provides highly secure and strongly encrypted environment for all your communications and files you exchange over internet.




jami-commander (jc for short) is a simple but convenient CLI-based Jami client app for setting up accounts and swarms as well as sending.
Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, and has over 856.2 million users. In April 2010, QQ.com ranked 10th overall in Alexas internet rankings.

DUST gives you control over your digital life. We believe online life is real life, so only you should control what is known about you. Our users are protected—free from worry of prying eyes, data mining, sketchy hackers, and the paranoia that your words could come back to haunt...



Stay on top of business communication with your clients, easily update your team and share messages from Whatsapp and email to collaborate on work with clients.




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.



Caprine is an unofficial and privacy focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.



