Messenger for Desktop Alternatives

Messenger for Desktop is described as 'Wrapper for the official client messenger.com. Therefore it works like a regular browser which can only navigate to the messenger.com web app. MFD doesn't touch your messages, account or personal data. All that is handled securely by Facebook' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Messenger for Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Messenger for Desktop alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great apps like Messenger for Desktop are Element, Pidgin, Conversations and Adium.

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Messenger for Desktop is a wrapper for the official client messenger.com. Therefore it works like a regular browser which...

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Messenger for Desktop alternatives page was last updated Jul 21, 2021
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  1. leafChat icon
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    leafChat is an IRC client for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

    Chat with your friends using popular IRC networks. leafChat has a friendly, clean interface that doesn't get in the way of your conversations. Connect to multiple servers at once on the same screen, so that it'.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    There has been no development progress since 2012.

    leafChat Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    leafChat VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  2. Brosix icon
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    Brosix is a secure communication tool for businesses that need a functional way to organize their internal communication.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Brosix Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Portable
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Text messaging
    6.  Shared whiteboard
    7.  Team work
    8.  Team management
    9.  Share screenshots
    10.  Secure File Sharing
    11.  Team Messaging
    12.  Secure Chat

    Brosix VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  3. Shout icon
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    The self-hosted web IRC client.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    Shout's development has stopped early 2016 and replaced by its official community fork: The Lounge icon The Lounge .See https://github.com/erming/shout

    Shout Features

    1.  IRC

    Shout VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  4. QIP Infium icon
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    QIP Infium is a multiprotocol instant messaging client. It supports ICQ (OSCAR), Jabber (XMPP), Mail.ru Agnet (MRA), IRC, XIMSS, SIP, Twitter, Facebook and other.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
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    QIP Infium Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Portable
    3.  IRC
    4. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    5.  SIP

    QIP Infium VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  5. GYachI icon
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    GyachE Improved (GyachI) is a fork from Gyach Enhanced Yahoo! client for Linux operating systems. This Yahoo! client supports almost all of the features you would expect to find on the official Windows Yahoo!

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    GYachI VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  6. Beagle IM icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Beagle IM Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    Beagle IM VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  7. Spotbros icon
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    Spotbros is an app where you can discover and share all types of content through public chat groups (Spots) or with your friends through private chats.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Spotbros Features

    1.  Cloud based

    Spotbros VS Messenger for Desktop

     
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    BBM Enterprise enterprise messenger offers faster communication, collaboration and decision making while providing enhanced security over corporate data.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  9. naim icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    naim Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols

    naim VS Messenger for Desktop

     
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    A web-based IRC client that makes IRC less intimidating and easier to use.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    Discontinued

    There has been no development progress since 2017.

    relay.js Features

    1.  IRC

    relay.js VS Messenger for Desktop

     
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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

    Voxox CloudPhone Features

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

    Voxox CloudPhone VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  12. AChatRoom icon
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    Allows users to connect using either text or webcam for video conferencing. Reliable chat room open all day and night allowing people to connect online.

    111 AChatRoom alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    AChatRoom VS Messenger for Desktop

     
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