


XMPP is described as 'Or Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, is an open standard for instant messaging and real-time communication, allowing for message exchanges between any two entities on the Internet. It's known for its decentralized and extensible nature' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to XMPP for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best XMPP alternative is Matrix, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XMPP are WhatsApp, Jami, Conversations and Adium.







Chat on the Jabber network (XMPP protocol); focus on features for gateway users The Cheogram Android app allows you to join a worldwide communication network.




monocles chat is a fork of blabber.im and Conversations with some changes, to improve usability.




WhatsApp Chat plugin for WordPress adds a customizable floating chat bubble, WooCommerce and shortcode buttons, Gutenberg block, and Elementor widget.



Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for decentralized applications—communication, collaboration, and commerce without reliance on big tech. Your computer becomes part of a global network where apps are unstoppable, interoperable, and built on open protocols.






Prose is a distributed, open-source, and native platform for workplace communication.



jami-commander (jc for short) is a simple but convenient CLI-based Jami client app for setting up accounts and swarms as well as sending.
The Signal Protocol (formerly known as the TextSecure Protocol) is a non-federated cryptographic protocol that provides end-to-end encryption for voice and instant messaging conversations.
Good Alternative to Conversations (also YMPP client)