Trillian AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Trillian

Trillian is described as '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' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Trillian for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best Trillian alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Trillian are Element, Pidgin, Tox and SimpleX Chat.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1383 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.

    221 Signal alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    Signal vs Trillian Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -5

    Signal is not supported on PC, but through the Chrome browser. It is only an add-on.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Signal is Free and Open SourceTrillian is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightTrillian is not according to our users
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    Element

     796 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.

    314 Element alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    Pidgin

     1530 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.

    121 Pidgin alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Pidgin vs Trillian Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Same offer without publicity/adds, more stability than trillian (time to reconfigure each account is the past now)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Mister Hutchinson
    Positive
    0

    Multiplatform and broad protocol support

    • Pidgin is Free and Open SourceTrillian is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Virola Messenger

    Secure self-hosted platform unites private and group messaging, voice and video meetings, meeting recording, file transfer, issue tracking, screen sharing, remote control, and flexible permissions for on-premises collaboration in...

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  6. Tox icon

    Tox

     562 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.

    215 Tox alternatives

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    • 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.
     
  7. SimpleX Chat icon

    SimpleX Chat

     95 likes

    Open-source messaging platform enabling private, identifier-free chats, encrypted group discussions, file and media sharing, plus audio and video calls. Employs double-ratchet protocol, stores user data on-device, protects metadata, and lets users self-host relay servers.

    72 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Beeper icon

    Beeper

     75 likes

    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.

    23 Beeper alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Chrome OS
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  10. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     268 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    231 Zulip alternatives

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    • Online
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    • BSD
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    • F-Droid
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  13. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     39 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    189 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Linux
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    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
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    Rambox

     139 likes

    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

    36 Rambox alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
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  15. Conversations icon

    Conversations

     103 likes

    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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    • Android
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    • F-Droid
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