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

    leafChat

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    There has been no development progress since 2012.

    leafChat Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    leafChat VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  2. Brosix icon

    Brosix

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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Text chat on 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

     
  4. Shout icon

    Shout

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    The self-hosted web IRC client.

    License model

    • Free • Open 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

     
  5. QIP Infium icon

    QIP Infium

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    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

     
  6. GYachI icon

    GYachI

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GYachI screenshot 1

    GYachI VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  7. 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.

    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 icon  Supports XMPP

    Beagle IM VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  9. Spotbros icon

    Spotbros

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Spotbros Features

    1.  Cloud based

    Spotbros VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  10. BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise icon

    BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise

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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
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    BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    BlackBerry Messenger Enterprise VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    naim screenshot 1

    naim Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols

    naim VS Messenger for Desktop

     

  12. relay.js

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    relay.js screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    There has been no development progress since 2017.

    relay.js Features

    1.  IRC

    relay.js VS Messenger for Desktop

     
  13. 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 Messenger for Desktop

     
  14. AChatRoom icon

    AChatRoom

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Chat Room visitors from achatroom.co.uk

    AChatRoom VS Messenger for Desktop

     
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