MCabber Alternatives

MCabber is described as 'Small XMPP (Jabber) console client. It includes features such as SASL/SSL/TLS support, MUC (Multi-User Chat) support, history logging, command completion, OpenPGP encryption, OTR (Off-the-Record Messaging) support, dynamic modules and external action triggers' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MCabber for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best MCabber alternative is Pidgin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MCabber are Empathy, Psi+, Gajim and IM+.

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MCabber alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MCabber.
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MCabber is a small XMPP (Jabber) console client. It includes features such as SASL/SSL/TLS support, MUC (Multi-User Chat) support, history logging, command completion, OpenPGP encryption, OTR (Off-the-Record Messaging)...

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MCabber alternatives page was last updated Jun 24, 2022
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  1. Pidgin icon

    Pidgin

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    Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log into accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on XMPP and sitting in an IRC channel at the same time.

    123 Pidgin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Pidgin screenshot 1

    Top Pidgin Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Supports XMPP
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  IRC
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  VoiP Calls
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Xmpp
    12.  Multiple chat protocols

    Pidgin VS MCabber

     

    • Pidgin is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MCabber.

    • Pidgin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MCabber.

    • Pidgin is Free and Open SourceMCabber is also Free and Open Source
  2. Empathy icon

    Empathy

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    Empathy is a messaging program which supports text, voice, video chat, and file transfers over many different protocols. You can tell it about your accounts on all those services and do all your chatting within one application.

    137 Empathy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Empathy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Empathy is currently unmaintained. Last version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Empathy Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Xmpp
    4.  SIP
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Voice Chat

    Empathy VS MCabber

     
  4. Psi+ icon

    Psi+

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    Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi with rolling release development model.

    Users who wants to receive new features and bug fixes very quickly may use Psi+ on daily basis. Users who do not care about ne.

    45 Psi+ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Psi+ screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Xmpp
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols
    10.  OTR

    Psi+ VS MCabber

     
  5. Gajim icon

    Gajim

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    The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

    67 Gajim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    Gajim roster

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  OMEMO
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Supports XMPP
    5.  PGP Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Audio Calling
    9.  Xmpp
    10.  OTR
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  Multiple languages

    Gajim VS MCabber

     
  6. IM+ icon

    IM+

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    Chat everywhere! IM+ is the most widely used mobile IM app! Connect all-in-one to MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, AIM, Jabber, ICQ, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter on ALL popular mobile platforms.

    The widest selection of unique features that you won't find in any other IM client!.

    103 IM+ alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    IM+ Web Messenger

    IM+ Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols

    IM+ VS MCabber

     

    • IM+ is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MCabber.

    • IM+ is Freemium and ProprietaryMCabber is Free and Open Source
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    Finch

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    Finch is a 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.

    19 Finch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Finch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  IRC
    5.  Support for Multiple protocols

    Finch VS MCabber

     
  9. Coccinella icon

    Coccinella

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    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    69 Coccinella alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Coccinella screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version 0.96.20 is from late 2010, but the software can still be downloaded from their website.

    Coccinella Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard

    Coccinella VS MCabber

     
  10. Tkabber icon

    Tkabber

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    Tkabber is a Free and Open Source client for the Jabber instant messaging system. Its writen in Tcl/Tk, and works on many platforms (tested on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, MacOS X and Windows 98/2000/XP).

    45 Tkabber alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Login
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.1.2) is from 2015.

    Tkabber VS MCabber

     
  11. CenterIM icon

    CenterIM

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    CenterIM is a text-mode IM client for Linux, *BSD, Solaris and other Unices that uses libpurple as a communication backend.

    11 CenterIM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CenterIM screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 5.0.1, released in April 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub

    CenterIM Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  IRC
    3.  Text chat
    4.  Text mode

    CenterIM VS MCabber

     
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    Ayttm

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    Ayttm is an instant messaging (aka chat) client that provides all-in-one chat functionality for several major instant messaging services from one simple program. Ayttm "Contacts" allow you to refer to several accounts of the same person from a single contact name...

    44 Ayttm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ayttm screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is 0.6.3 from July 10th, 2010.

    Ayttm Features

    1.  Xmpp
    2.  IRC

    Ayttm VS MCabber

     
  13. Beagle IM icon

    Beagle IM

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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.

    99 Beagle IM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Beagle IM screenshot 1

    Beagle IM Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Xmpp

    Beagle IM VS MCabber

     
  14. naim icon

    naim

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    naim is a console client for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), AOL I Seek You (ICQ), Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and The lily CMC.

    11 naim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    naim screenshot 1

    naim Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols

    naim VS MCabber

     
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