X-Lite AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers for Linux
X-Lite is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Instant Messenger alternative is Jitsi Desktop, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to X-Lite and eight of them are Instant Messengers available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Instant Messenger alternatives to X-Lite are Jami, Linphone, Psi+ and YakYak.
X-Lite alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of X-Lite.- 79 Jitsi Desktop alternatives
- Video Calling App
- Web Conferencing Tool
- Group Chat App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .
- - Jitsi Desktop is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to X-Lite.
- - Jitsi Desktop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to X-Lite.
Jitsi Desktop Features
- Privacy focused
- No registration required
- Multiple Account support
- Desktop Sharing
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
DiscontinuedJitsi Desktop is not actively developed anymore: last version, released in October 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub. Its successor is Jitsi Meet
Comments about Jitsi Desktop as a Alternative to X-Lite
Free, open-source, plenty of features such as MS Outlook integration, ability to connect to external directories such as LDAP and MS Active Directory ...
4can connect to arbitraty VOIP providers
0 - 151 Jami alternatives
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement
- - Jami is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to X-Lite.
Jami Features
- Decentralized
- Privacy focused
- Ad-free
- End-to-End Encryption
- Screen Sharing
- Dark Mode
- No Tracking
Comments about Jami as a Alternative to X-Lite
Does not allow connecting to sip server
-2 - 83 Linphone alternatives
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
- Group Chat App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Linphone is one of the most famous open source softphones in the world. It is fully SIP-based, for all calling, presence and IM features.
Linphone Features
Comments about Linphone as a Alternative to X-Lite
Does not allow connecting to sip server
-2 - 46 Psi+ alternatives
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi with rolling release development model.
Users who wants to receive new features and bug fixes very quickly may use Psi+ on daily basis. Users who do not care about ne.
Psi+ Features
- VoiP Calls
- 99 YakYak alternatives
- Instant Messenger
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts
Desktop client for Google Hangouts.
YakYak Features
- Portable
DiscontinuedThe last version was released in June 2021.
Comments about YakYak as a Alternative to X-Lite
SethDoes not include SIP client softphone functionality.
0 - 42 Blink alternatives
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
- Encrypted Chat App
- Freemium • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Blink is the best real-time communications client using the SIP protocol.
Blink Features
- Desktop Sharing
- Screen Sharing
- End-to-End Encryption
- 58 QuteCom alternatives
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
QuteCom is a community of enthusiasts and developers, creating free software products related to communication over IP. The flagship product of the QuteCom project is a softphone which allows you to make free PC to PC video and voice calls, and to integrate all your IM contacts...
QuteCom Features
- Portable
- VoiP Calls
DiscontinuedThe official website is no longer available. Last version, 2.2.1, released in May 2011, can be still downloaded from Wayback Machine.
- 77 Camfrog alternatives
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
Free live webcam video chat room software for multiple desktop platforms including mobile platforms like iOS and Android.
Camfrog Features