Vesktop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to Vesktop is Discord, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Vesktop and five of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Vesktop are Zorium, Ripcord, GoofCord and Equibop.

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  1. Discord icon

    Discord

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    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    185 Discord alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Discord screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Multi Channel
    5.  Text chat
    6.  Bots
    7.  Voice Chat
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  Push to talk
    10.  Text to Speech
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  Dark Mode

    Discord VS Vesktop

     

    • Discord is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Vesktop.

    • Discord is the most popular free alternative to Vesktop.

    • Discord is Freemium and ProprietaryVesktop is Free and Open Source
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    Zorium

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    The next generation communication platform designed for gamers and academics alike. Experience seamless collaboration like never before.

    52 Zorium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Zorium screenshot 1

    Top Zorium Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Recurring Tasks
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Low Latency
    7.  Media sharing
    8.  Emoji reactions
    9.  Task assignments
    10.  Threaded Conversations
    11.  Direct Messaging

    Zorium VS Vesktop

     
  4. Ripcord icon

    Ripcord

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    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

    161 Ripcord alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
    Ripcord screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.4.29) is from 2021.

    Ripcord Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2. Slack icon  Slack integration
    3.  Native application
    4.  Slack client

    Ripcord VS Vesktop

     
  5. GoofCord icon

    GoofCord

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    Discover a privacy-centric Discord alternative with customizable features, message encryption, and tracking protection. Enjoy comprehensive Linux support, including audio screen sharing and Wayland, as well as compatibility with plugins and themes for enhanced user control.

    18 GoofCord alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    GoofCord screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Electron based

    GoofCord VS Vesktop

     
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    Equibop

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    Provides a faster, lightweight Discord app with enhanced plugins. Equibop supports Linux audio screenshare via Equimic and Wayland, along with splash animations and voice detection.

    18 Equibop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode

    Equibop VS Vesktop

     
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