XMPP AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to XMPP is Matrix.org, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to XMPP and many of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to XMPP are WhatsApp, Jami, Conversations and Adium.

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  1. Matrix.org icon
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    Matrix.org

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    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    159 Matrix.org alternatives
    Main Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Federation
    3.  Team Collaboration
    4.  Random Video Chat
    5.  Distributed
    6.  Voice Chat
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  VoiP Calls
    9.  Spaces
    10.  Chat Bot
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Multiple Account support
    13.  Real time collaboration
    14.  Support for Multiple protocols
    15.  WebRTC
    16.  Server side history
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    • Matrix.org is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to XMPP.

    • Matrix.org is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to XMPP.

    • Matrix.org is Free and Open SourceXMPP is also Free and Open Source
    • Matrix.org is Decentralized and Privacy focusedXMPP is not according to our users
  2. WhatsApp icon
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    WhatsApp

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    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    254 WhatsApp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    Top WhatsApp Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Instant Messaging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Custom Backgrounds
    6.  Based on phone number
    7.  Stickers
    8.  Sync with Google Drive
    9.  Notifications
    10.  Push Notifications
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Ad-free
    13.  Two-factor Authentication
    14.  Screen Sharing
    15.  Support for @mentions
    16.  VoiP Calls
    17.  Expiring Stories
    18.  Multiple languages
    19.  Voice messages
    20.  Data export/import
    21.  Data transfer
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  4. Jami icon
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    Jami

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    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    162 Jami alternatives
    Jami video conference OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jami conference call Linux
    Jami screensharing Linux
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    Jami instant message on mobile device

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Video Calling
    6.  Encrypted Chat
    7.  SIP client
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Distributed
    10.  Team Messaging
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  SIP
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Voice Chat
    15.  No Tracking
    16.  Screen Sharing
    17.  Support ZRTP
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  5. Conversations icon
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    Conversations

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    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].

    157 Conversations alternatives
    Conversations screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Image Sharing
    4.  Instant Messaging
    5.  Supports XMPP
    6.  OMEMO
    7.  OpenPGP
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Federated
    10.  Secure Chat
    11.  Xmpp
    12.  OTR
    13.  GPG Encryption
    14.  Ad-free
    15.  Self Destructing Messages
    16.  Dark Mode
    17.  Intuitive Interface
    18.  Voice Chat
    19.  Team Messaging
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    Works out-of-the-box and works like a charme like a regular instanst-messaging client

    Positive comment •Feb 22, 2020
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    • Conversations is Free and Open SourceXMPP is also Free and Open Source
    • Conversations is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedXMPP is not according to our users
  6. Adium icon
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    Adium

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    Adium is a free and open source instant messaging application for Mac OS X, written using Mac OS Xs Cocoa API, released under the GNU GPL and developed by the Adium team. Based on the libpurple protocol library, Adium can connect you to any number of messaging accounts on any...

    68 Adium alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Adium screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Supports XMPP
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Messages
    7.  OTR
    Discontinued

    The last update is from March 2021.

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  7. Facebook Messenger icon
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    Facebook Messenger

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    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    202 Facebook Messenger alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear

    Facebook Messenger Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Expiring Stories
    3.  Face Filter
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Messages
    6.  Text messaging
    7.  In-app Money Transfer
    8.  Private messaging
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  9. Gajim icon
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    Gajim

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    The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

    68 Gajim alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    Gajim tabbed chat
    Gajim group chat

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  OMEMO
    2.  Supports XMPP
    3.  Audio Calling
    4.  Xmpp
    5.  PGP Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  OTR
    9.  Tabbed interface
    10.  Multiple languages
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  10. Speek! icon
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    Speek!

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    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    86 Speek! alternatives
    Speek! screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Speek! screenshot 1
    Speek! screenshot 2
    +1
    Speek! screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Decentralized

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Serverless
    4.  Anticensorship
    5.  Anonymous Chat
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

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  11. Prav icon
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    Prav

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    A user-friendly messenger for everyone with a focus on privacy and freedom.

    57 Prav alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Audio Calling
    3.  Text messaging
    4.  Supports XMPP
    5.  Xmpp
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  12. Quicksy icon
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    Quicksy

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    A spin-off of the popular Jabber/XMPP client Conversations with automatic contact discovery.

    41 Quicksy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized

    Features

    1.  Supports XMPP
    2.  Based on phone number
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  OMEMO
    5.  Xmpp
    6.  Secure Chat
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Voice messages
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    Schnatt_App

    Good Alternative to Conversations (also YMPP client)

    Positive comment •Feb 22, 2020
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    • Quicksy is Free and Open SourceXMPP is also Free and Open Source
    • Quicksy is DecentralizedXMPP is not according to our users
  13. Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger icon
    Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger icon

    Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger

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    Tempo is a productivity-focused messaging app that prioritizes efficiency over mere social connections, featuring a unique capability to create tasks directly from chats.

    51 Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
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  14. StoneAge icon
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    StoneAge

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    All data is stored on your device and in your S3 bucket. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and exchanged via a P2P protocol over S3.

    13 StoneAge alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
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