Jami AlternativesTop Instant Messengers & Video Calling Apps like Jami

Jami is described as '(formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Jami for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Jami alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Jami are Telegram, Element, Pidgin and Tox.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1360 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Almost everyone thinks Signal is a great Jami alternative.

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Jami.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Jami.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceJami is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Security-focused and LightweightJami is not according to our users
  2. Telegram icon

    Telegram

     2079 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    286 Telegram alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Telegram as an Alternative to Jami
    tuxayo
    Negative
    0

    telegram:

    • Not end to end encrypted by default.
    • Clients far from fully libre/open source
    • not decentralized
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    • Most users think Telegram is a great Jami alternative.

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Jami.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryJami is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Security-focusedJami is not according to our users
  4. Element icon

    Element

     771 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Element is a great Jami alternative.

    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Jami.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceJami is Free and Open Source
    • Element is LightweightJami is not according to our users
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  6. Pidgin icon

    Pidgin

     1529 likes

    Pidgin is a 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.

    118 Pidgin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Tox icon

    Tox

     558 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    211 Tox alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
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    Comments about Tox as an Alternative to Jami
    loziniak
    Positive
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    Tox is more mature. Also it has a longer curated Bootstrap servers list. Unfortunately, both apps are not 100% distributed, since both have Bootstrap nodes an nameservers.

    Guest
    Positive
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    Tox is exactly like Jami, no centralized servers, p2p, and FOSS. Jami looks better but no dark mode. Tox looks... alright but it has dark mode

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Tox is a great Jami alternative.

    • Tox is Free and Open SourceJami is also Free and Open Source
    • Tox is Security-focused and LightweightJami is not according to our users
  8. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

     284 likes

    Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free.

    148 Jitsi Meet alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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  10. SimpleX Chat icon

    SimpleX Chat

     89 likes

    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  11. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

     163 likes

    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    136 RetroShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.
     
  12. Molly icon

    Molly

     45 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  13. Element X icon

    Element X

     41 likes

    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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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Delta Chat icon

    Delta Chat

     62 likes

    Provides a chat experience over email, with all messages and contacts stored on user devices, open source code, group media support, and compatibility with any provider. No central servers, no tracking, works without SIM, and can be used by anyone just via email.

    79 Delta Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  15. TeamSpeak icon

    TeamSpeak

     209 likes

    Embrace lag-free, secure voice chats with TeamSpeak, offering cross-platform compatibility and low CPU usage. Enjoy advanced audio controls, push-to-talk, in-game overlay, and security-focused privacy features, tailored for gamers seeking seamless communication.

    56 TeamSpeak alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Cloudron
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