CenterIM is a text-mode IM client for Linux, *BSD, Solaris and other Unices that uses libpurple as a communication backend.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Czechia
EUAlerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
Kopete Alternatives
Kopete is described as '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' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Kopete for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and Web-based apps. The best Kopete alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Pidgin. Other great apps like Kopete are Conversations, Adium, Franz and Trillian.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
OneTeam – simple, secure and easy to use.
OneTeam is a versatile instant messaging client that is very intuitive to use. Even people who are new to instant messaging will find it easy to get started, while experienced users will discover a range of advanced features, like acces.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- iPhone
- iPad
- Firefox
+5
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)
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Wear
- Android Tablet
- iPad
+6
monocles chat is a fork of blabber.im and Conversations with some changes, to improve usability.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- F-Droid
A simple-to-use messaging app for 1:1 communication and small groups supporting SMS, MMS, matrix and XMPP through libpurple.
KMess is the Live Messenger alternative for Linux, aiming at integration with the KDE desktop environment.
Fully end-to-end encrypted business collaboration platform that is the only on the market supporting E2EE HD video conference up to 100 participants.
Cost / License
- Subscription
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Tauria is the most popular commercial alternative to Kopete.
- Tauria is Paid and Proprietary
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.
+2
Minbif aims to use the libpurple library from the Pidgin project to provide an IRC-friendly instant messaging client.
All of your private messages (Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) through a single login.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Warning
Platforms
- Online
United States
France
South Korea
Germany
