Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux




Zom is described as ''s security and privacy features are powered by the amazing foundation created by the ChatSecure project, and works with other great apps like Conversations' and is a Encrypted Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Zom for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and iPad apps. The best Zom alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zom are Telegram, Element, Tox and WhatsApp.




TextMe is an easy to use messaging application that allows you to send unlimited text, voice, pics, video messages to any mobile phone number in United States, Canada, Mexico, China and more than 40 countries in the World for FREE.



FireFloo is an instant messaging communicator combining the open XMPP standard (Jabber, GMail Chat etc.) with the echo protocol for multi-encrypted messaging. Use various methods to send chipertext over open standards like libgcrypt and encrypt your private communication.






Phoner provides business owner, sales people, lawyers, doctors, police officers and others with a second phone number to protect their identity and also gives the convenience of multiple phone numbers on one device.



KakaoTalk is a phone number based messenger service that allows users anywhere in the world to chat one-to-one or in a group for free. (no SMS service)







Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.




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...

Messenger for Desktop is a wrapper for the official client messenger.com. Therefore it works like a regular browser which can only navigate to the messenger.com web app. MFD doesn't touch your messages, account or personal data. All that is handled securely by Facebook.

QQ is a widely used Chinese instant messaging service developed by Tencent, offering chat, voice, and video communication. It integrates social networking features like groups, forums, and customizable avatars to enhance user interaction.



