The Best Rambox AlternativesTop Instant Messengers and other similar apps like Rambox

Rambox is described as 'Free and Cross Platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Rambox for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and Android Tablet apps. The best Rambox alternative is Franz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rambox are ElectronIM, Station, Beeper and Ferdium.

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  1. Franz icon

    Franz

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    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    74 Franz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Franz screenshot 1

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Lightweight wrapper
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Slack client
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Franz VS Rambox

     
    Comments about Franz as an Alternative to Rambox
    mciania
    Positive Oct 24, 2017
    7

    Share the same concept and very similar framework.

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    Franz icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Franz is a great Rambox alternative.

    • Franz is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rambox.

    • Franz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Rambox.

    • Franz is Freemium and Open SourceRambox is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. ElectronIM icon

    ElectronIM

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    Free open source Electron based multi instant messaging (IM) client.

    Combine all your IM applications (or whatever you want) in a single browser (Electron) window.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Twitter in ElectronIM

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    4.  Portable
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Notifications
    7.  Telegram
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Multi-messenger
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    ElectronIM VS Rambox

     
    Comments about ElectronIM as an Alternative to Rambox
    Guest
    Positive May 21, 2022
    0

    No registration, no payment required. It's easy to install and to use it. Updated.

    Rambox Icon
    ElectronIM icon

    • Almost everyone thinks ElectronIM is a great Rambox alternative.

    • ElectronIM is Free and Open SourceRambox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ElectronIM is LightweightRambox is not according to our users
  4. Station icon

    Station

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    Station is the first open-source smart browser for busy people. A single place for all of your web applications.

    26 Station alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    Station screenshot 1

    Station Features

    1.  App integration
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Slack client
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Knowledge Management
    6.  Open API
    7.  Live Push Notifications
    8.  Team Messaging

    Station VS Rambox

     
    Comments about Station as an Alternative to Rambox
    Guest
    Positive Mar 13, 2019
    2

    very similar to Rambox, but with several hundreds of application to choose from and include into your worspace

    Guest
    Positive Jan 14, 2018
    -5

    very studied UI, estable and full of features. Lacking linux version for the moment is its only drawback

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    • Almost everyone thinks Station is a great Rambox alternative.

    • Station is Free and Open SourceRambox is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Shift Browser

    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastP...

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  6. Beeper icon

    Beeper

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    Access all your messaging in one place with a universal app connecting WhatsApp, Messenger, and more across Android, iOS, and desktop. Enjoy real-time sync and intuitive management.

    20 Beeper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Beeper screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Telegram
    4.  Sms from PC
    5.  Slack client
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  IMessage
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Unified inbox

    Beeper VS Rambox

     

    • Beeper is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Rambox.

    • Beeper is Free and ProprietaryRambox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Beeper is Privacy focusedRambox is not according to our users
  7. Ferdium icon

    Ferdium

     57 likes
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    All your services in one place, built by the community.

    27 Ferdium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Services

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Workspaces
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Unified communications
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Ad-free

    Ferdium VS Rambox

     
  8. Hamsket icon

    Hamsket

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    Hamsket is a fork of Rambox that was started when Rambox moved from being totally free to a "freemium" model.

    13 Hamsket alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hamsket screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.6.3) is from March 2022, and the GitHub repository has been archived.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Do not disturb mode
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  Web application wrapper
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Password lock
    7.  Portable
    8.  Publish on LinkedIn
    9. Slack icon  Slack integration
    10.  Multi Channel
    11. Skype icon  Skype integration
    12.  Built-in themes

    Hamsket VS Rambox

     
    Comments about Hamsket as an Alternative to Rambox
    Guest
    Positive Jun 20, 2020
    3

    Hamsket is a open source fork of rambox with updated features.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Hamsket is a great Rambox alternative.

    • Hamsket is Free and Open SourceRambox is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Psi XMPP Client icon

    Psi XMPP Client

     92 likes
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    Psi is an XMPP client designed for experienced users. It is highly portable and runs on GNU/Linux, MS Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD and Haiku.

    43 Psi XMPP Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Psi XMPP Client screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Decentralized
    8. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols
    10.  OTR

    Psi XMPP Client VS Rambox

     
    Comments about Psi XMPP Client as an Alternative to Rambox
    Mythmon
    Negative Oct 25, 2023
    0

    Not a communication app aggregator

    Guest
    Negative May 15, 2019
    0

    Psi+ is a chat client.

    Rambox combines many web apps into a single app with tabs

    Rambox Icon
    Psi XMPP Client icon
    • Psi XMPP Client is Free and Open SourceRambox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Psi XMPP Client is Privacy focused and DecentralizedRambox is not according to our users
  11. Shift Browser icon

    Shift Browser

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    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastPass, and more, while providing custom notifications and quiet hours.

    35 Shift Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Add all of your favorite apps, and access them right inside Shift!

    Top Shift Browser Features

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Unified inbox
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Quick switching using hotkeys
    6.  Unified search
    7. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration
    8. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Sync with Google Drive
    12.  Google Apps integration

    Shift Browser VS Rambox

     
  12. Sidekick Browser icon

    Sidekick Browser

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    Sidekick is a revolutionary new work OS based on the Chromium browser. Designed to be the ultimate online work experience, it brings together your team and every web tool you use – all in one interface.

    75 Sidekick Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sidekick Browser screenshot 1

    Sidekick Browser Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Two panels

    Sidekick Browser VS Rambox

     
  13. Wavebox icon

    Wavebox

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    Work quickly & seamlessly on the web. WB brings your favorite webmail, websites & web apps together in one organized place. Log in to multiple accounts using cookie profiles. Built on Chromium, fast & secure.

    24 Wavebox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Browse the app directory

    Top Wavebox Features

    Features

    1.  Support for Chrome extensions
    2. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Gmail
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    10.  Chromium-based Browsers
    11. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration

    Wavebox VS Rambox

     
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