Nimbuzz has been discontinued. Similar apps include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Telegram, WhatsApp, Wire and Jitsi Desktop. Instant Messengers like Nimbuzz are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and iPad.
LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.
Japan
WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.
China
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.
Germany
EU
United States
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.
United States
Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.
United States
FranceEU
One app for all your messaging.
WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Gmail, Slack, Facebook, Facebook Pages, Instagram, Twitter, Outlook, SnapMap, WeChat, LinkedIn, HipChat, and ChatWork.
GermanyEU
Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.
United States
EstoniaEU
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)
South Korea
