Kaidan Alternatives

Kaidan is described as 'Simple, user-friendly Jabber/XMPP client providing a modern user interface using Kirigami and QtQuick. The back-end of Kaidan is written in C++ using the QXmpp XMPP client library and Qt 5' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kaidan for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Kaidan alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pidgin or Tox. Other great apps like Kaidan are WhatsApp, HexChat, Conversations and Adium.

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Kaidan alternatives page was last updated May 19, 2025
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  1. Voxox CloudPhone icon

    Voxox CloudPhone

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    Cloud Phone is a virtual pbx that enables small businesses to quickly, easily, and affordably set up a business phone solution without having to purchase hardware

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Voxox CloudPhone Features

    1.  Virtual PBX
    2.  Unified communications
    3.  Voice Chat

    Voxox CloudPhone VS Kaidan

     
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    BitchX

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    BitchX is a free software text-based IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client for UNIX-like systems.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    BitchX screenshot 1

    BitchX VS Kaidan

     
  4. Swift XMPP Client icon

    Swift XMPP Client

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Swift XMPP Client screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from January 2020.

    Swift XMPP Client Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Integrated File Sharing

    Swift XMPP Client VS Kaidan

     
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    Zoho Cliq

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  6. Chatzy icon

    Chatzy

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    Chatzy is a free private chat service which you can use to communicate with people you already know or people who visits your blog or website. With Chatzy you can create a chatroom and send out email invitations very quickly and easily. No registration is required.

    70 Chatzy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Chatzy Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No installation

    Chatzy VS Kaidan

     
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    R&Q

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    R&Q is a little instant messaging client for the ICQ protocol, fork of Rejetto's &RQ. It is simple, fast, takes a little more than 1 MB disk space and doesn't need setup.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    R&Q Features

    1.  Portable

    R&Q VS Kaidan

     
  8. NYNJA icon

    NYNJA

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    all-in-one Communication and Collaboration Platform. The NYNJA platform combines the benefits of instant chat, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, asset management collaboration, and much more, in one fast, easy and reliable platform.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Screen Sharing

    NYNJA Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing

    NYNJA VS Kaidan

     
  10. Chatty App icon

    Chatty App

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    A simple-to-use messaging app for 1:1 communication and small groups supporting SMS, MMS, matrix and XMPP through libpurple.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Chatty App screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Text messaging
    5.  Matrix Protocol
    6. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    7.  SMS Messaging

    Chatty App VS Kaidan

     
  11. Gyach icon

    Gyach

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    Gyach is a GTK+ based Yahoo! Chat client.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main Window (GTK+)
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, v0.9.8, released in July 2004, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Gyach VS Kaidan

     
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    Spreed

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    Spreed is the worldwide unified web conferencing service offering integrated web and telephone conferencing. It is based on Flash Player. Free service includes 3 attendees and max 1.5h meetings. Single events or monthly service can be purchased.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Conference Interface

    Spreed Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Based on Flash Player
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Interactive Whiteboard
    6.  Video Conferencing

    Spreed VS Kaidan

     

  13. FBMessenger

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    FBMessenger is a stand-alone Facebook Messenger app for Linux, very similar to the official Messenger for Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    FBMessenger screenshot 1

    FBMessenger VS Kaidan

     
  14. Async icon

    Async

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    Async is a web application that helps small teams of software engineers have deep uninterrupted discussions and build more focused software.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Async screenshot 1

    Async Features

    1.  Team discussion

    Async VS Kaidan

     
  15. Sim-IM icon

    Sim-IM

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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)

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Sim-IM screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last versions for Windows and Linux date back to 2008, but they can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Sim-IM Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    Sim-IM VS Kaidan

     
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