Pidgin Alternatives

Pidgin is described as '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' and is a leading instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pidgin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Pidgin alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Matrix. Other great apps like Pidgin are Jami, Beeper, SeaMonkey and Element X.

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Pidgin alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for IRC Clients or Group Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Android + Free, Linux and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Pidgin.
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    A web-based IRC client that makes IRC less intimidating and easier to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  2. Pickapp icon
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    Pickapp allows you to make secure video and voice calls.

    Call your chrome user friends anytime! While chrome is running you can receive calls.

    Features:

    • Video, voice, text chat
    • Desktop notifications
    • Take photo
    • Visual effects
    • Clean design
    • Easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Nodecast is a file sharing software using BitTorrent protocol and based on qBitorrent code. It aims to be really simple by using spheres and respectful of private life.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • C++
     
  4. ConvoAct icon
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    MESSAGING-FIRST PLANNING: Your chat is now your command center. Plan hangouts, create tasks, and coordinate schedules without ever leaving the conversation. When someone says "let's grab dinner this week," you're already halfway there.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
     
  5. JusTalk icon
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    With JusTalk you will experience the most crystal clear video calls, voice calls, group calls and conference calls. It's easy for everyone to use Facebook account or mobile phone number to start a JusTalk video call, voice call or group chat.

    58 JusTalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Sky Linux icon
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    Client for Lync/Skype for Business on Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Visual IRC (ViRC) is an open source Internet Relay Chat client for the Windows operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Linkello icon
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    Turnkey audio & video call services, with just 1 click. No downloads, data protected in Europe. Solutions for web use, mobiles and connected objects.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Atomic IRC icon
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    Atomic is an open source IRC client built for a new age. New features from its heritage of Yaaic, improvements and stuff.

    67 Atomic IRC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Caya is a multiprotocol Instant Messaging client for Haiku. Right now it support:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
     
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