Gnotty ties the knot between the web and IRC. It is designed to assist open source projects that host an IRC channel for collaboration on their project. Gnotty is BSD licensed.
AustraliaPlatforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Python
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Messenger for Desktop Alternatives
Apps similar to Messenger for Desktop include Telegram, which has a free version. Other options are Element, Pidgin, Conversations and Adium. There's no shortage of Instant Messengers like Messenger for Desktop, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.
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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!
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Linux
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Windows Mobile
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
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Zom's security and privacy features are powered by the amazing foundation created by the ChatSecure project, and works with other great apps like Conversations.
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
Germany
EU
KMess is the Live Messenger alternative for Linux, aiming at integration with the KDE desktop environment.
Platforms
- Linux
MegaIRC is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Client. It allows you to connect to the IRC network a virtual meeting place where people from all over the world can meet and talk.
Platforms
- Windows
AstraChat is a standalone and lightweight Jabber (XMPP) client application for mobile and desktop that connects directly to your XMPP server without any proxies in-between.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPhone
- Kindle Fire
United States
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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)
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
95 Beagle IM alternativesBeagleIM 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
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Textie Messaging is the unlimited text and photo messaging app for Android and iOS. If you and a friend are still paying to text each other, try using Textie Messaging instead—and communicate for free.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- United States
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