Pidgin Alternatives for Android

Pidgin is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Matrix.org, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pidgin and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Pidgin are Jami, Conversations, Trillian and Facebook Messenger.

Pidgin alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pidgin.

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Matrix.org
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Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
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138 Matrix.org alternatives
Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.
- - Matrix.org is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Pidgin.
- - Matrix.org is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pidgin.
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Matrix.org Features
1. DecentralizedMatrix.org is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionMatrix.org has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedMatrix.org is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeMatrix.org doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. VoiP CallsMatrix.org allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
6. No TrackingMatrix.org will not track you or use your personal data.
7. Multiple Account supportMatrix.org support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Matrix.org simultaneously.
Federation
Distributed
Voice Chat
Security focused
Spaces
Chat Bot
Support for Multiple protocols
WebRTC
Server side history
Comments about Matrix.org as a Alternative to Pidgin
Some users think Matrix.org is a great Pidgin alternative, some don't.
Guest
It's not a universal messaging platform
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alttojb
Matrix does allow multi-protocol chat via "bridges". https://matrix.org/bridges/
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Jami
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Free • Open Source
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
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Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
148 Jami alternatives
Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement
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Jami Features
1. DecentralizedJami is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Privacy focusedJami is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeJami doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. End-to-End EncryptionJami has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
5. Screen SharingYou can use Jami to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. No TrackingJami will not track you or use your personal data.
Video Conferencing
Peer-To-Peer
Multi Platform
Distributed
SIP client
Multiple languages
Team Messaging
SIP
Voice Chat
Intercom Support
Comments about Jami as a Alternative to Pidgin
This alternative is disputed. Jami is still a legitimate Pidgin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
Pidgin more focused on text and mutiprotocol messaging. While Ring more focused on a distributed non-multiprotocol service.
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Conversations
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
148 Conversations alternatives
Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].
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Conversations Features
1. DecentralizedConversations is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionConversations has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. OpenPGPConversations supports OpenPGP, a standard of PGP encryption that is open-source for public use.
4. GPG EncryptionConversations supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
5. LightweightConversations consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Dark ModeConversations supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Ad-freeConversations doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Self Destructing MessagesConversations supports the use of private messages that will be auto deleted according to a specified time or action.
9. Multiple Account supportConversations support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
Image Sharing
Encrypted Connection
Supports XMPP
OMEMO
OTR
Federated
Chat Bot
Intuitive Interface
Xmpp
Secure Chat
Comments about Conversations as a Alternative to Pidgin
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Schnatt_App
very good Alternative if you seek a client for android
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Trillian
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Freemium • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
146 Trillian alternatives
Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.
- - Trillian is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pidgin.
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Trillian Features
Support for Multiple protocols
Xmpp
Messages
IMAP Support
POP3 Support
Facebook integration
IRC
Comments about Trillian as a Alternative to Pidgin
Most users think Trillian is a great Pidgin alternative.
Guest
Pidgen supports multiple accounts from multiple services, while this is a single service. So instead of allowing you to use all your existing accounts it requires you to use their account. The beauty of Pidgen is that you can connect with your friends using the service they use instead of trying to sell them on the service you want to use.
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Facebook Messenger
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Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Android Wear
200 Facebook Messenger alternatives
Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. Reach friends right on their phones, get and send messages fast, message everyone at once and more.
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Facebook Messenger Features
1. VoiP CallsFacebook Messenger allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Face FilterFacebook Messenger uses augmented reality to overlay visual effects/elements on a live video or image.
3. Expiring StoriesYou can create, view, interact and share temporary stories in Facebook Messenger.
Stickers
Messages
Text messaging
In-app Money Transfer
Private messaging
Beeper
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Freemium • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Mac
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Self-Hosted
13 Beeper alternatives
Beeper is a fast multiprotocol single app to chat on iMessage, WhatsApp, and 15 other networks. You can search, snooze, or archive messages. And with a unified inbox, you’ll never miss a message again.
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Beeper Features
1. Privacy focusedBeeper is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Ad-freeBeeper doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. End-to-End EncryptionBeeper has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. No TrackingBeeper will not track you or use your personal data.
Support for Multiple protocols
Telegram
IMessage
Sms from PC
Slack client
IRC
Xabber
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Online
Android
F-Droid
140 Xabber alternatives
Open source Jabber (XMPP) client with multi-account support, clean and simple interface. Being both free (as in freedom!) and ad-free, Xabber is designed to be the best Jabber client for Android .
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Xabber Features
Xmpp
Discontinued
The project seems no longer developed since 2019. Last version, 2.6.6, released in October 2019, can be still downloaded from F-Droid, it's no longer available on Google Play Store

Comments about Xabber as a Alternative to Pidgin
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Mister Hutchinson
Only XMPP, while Pidgin works with multiple systems and protocols.
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ICQ
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Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Video Calling App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
107 ICQ alternatives
ICQ is one of the oldest instant messengers. First developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis, sold to AOL, sold again and currenly owned by the Russian "mail.ru" group (known for one of the largest social networks).
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ICQ Features
Web-Based
Messages
Opinions about ICQ as a Alternative to Pidgin
Some users think ICQ is a great Pidgin alternative, some don't.
IM+
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Freemium • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Online
Windows Mobile
Android
iPhone
Java Mobile
Symbian S60
HP webOS
Blackberry
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Windows Phone
iPad
Kindle Fire
108 IM+ alternatives
Chat everywhere! IM+ is the most widely used mobile IM app! Connect all-in-one to MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, AIM, Jabber, ICQ, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter on ALL popular mobile platforms.

The widest selection of unique features that you won't find in any other IM client!.
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IM+ Features
1. Multiple Account supportIM+ support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
Support for Multiple protocols
Comments about IM+ as a Alternative to Pidgin
Most users think IM+ is a great Pidgin alternative.
Guest
Supports multiple messaging apps
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Element X
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Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
57 Element X alternatives
It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.
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Element X Features
1. VoiP CallsElement X allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Privacy focusedElement X is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. End-to-End EncryptionElement X has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Voice Chat
Matrix Protocol