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The best Instant Messenger alternative to Zoom is Jitsi Meet, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Zoom and many of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Zoom are Jitsi Desktop, Jami, Element X and Echoed.

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  1. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

     290 likes

    Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free.

    156 Jitsi Meet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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    Jitsi Meet vs Zoom Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    dav9597
    7

    free and open-source, encrypted, fully-deployable without any registration

    Goldmaster
    Positive
    2

    Go with jitsi over zoom, it's more trustworthy and web based. It's also been around longer than zoom.

    Barrett
    Positive
    2

    Feels like Zoom but open source, easier to use, and much better UI. I think my grandma could use this just fine if that says anything!

    3 of 19 comments
    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jitsi Meet is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightZoom is not according to our users
  2. Jitsi Desktop icon

    Jitsi Desktop

     488 likes

    Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Contact list
     
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    Jitsi Desktop vs Zoom Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    rosano
    2

    No login or app download necessary, works with any web browser.

    Jhon Jeff
    Positive
    -1

    Google Hangouts is the best chat, event, conference, Zoom Alternative.

    ei
    Negative
    -12

    Jitsi Desktop is not an alternative Zoom client. It does not allow the user to join a Zoom meeting with other Zoom users. Listing it as an alternative Zoom client is misleading.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 21 comments
    • Jitsi Desktop is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jitsi Desktop is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
  4. Jami icon

    Jami

     239 likes

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

    165 Jami alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jami video conference OS X
     
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    Jami vs Zoom Comments
    riveravaldez
    Positive
    0

    Zoom keeps getting worst and can close any day. Jami instead keeps getting better and as a GPLed software anybody can improve it and develop it. There's no central point of failure. You have E2E encryption and full control over video and audio quality (also JACK is implemented).

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Jami does video chat and also text chat

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Jami is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jami is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
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    Virola Messenger

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  7. Echoed icon

    Echoed

     23 likes

    Lightweight communication platform with unlimited channels, seamless voice and video, screen sharing, private file sharing, advanced task and calendar tools, robust privacy features, emoji and thread support, and multi-platform efficiency for gaming or team communities.

    61 Echoed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Chat Channels
     
  8. Nextcloud Talk icon

    Nextcloud Talk

     33 likes

    Self-hosted communication platform with secure audio, video, chat, web conferencing, screensharing, advanced encryption, and metadata privacy, running on user-controlled servers, supporting web and mobile apps, and eliminating third-party data exposure.

    111 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chocolatey
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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    Nextcloud Talk vs Zoom Comments
    Goldmaster
    Positive
    0

    Can be self hosted and works in the web browser

    braky
    Positive
    1

    Free, Open Source, Self-Hosted and accessible by almost any browser.

    violoncello
    Positive
    0

    way better video and audio quality than Zoom

    • Nextcloud Talk is Free Personal and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud Talk is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
  10. Mirotalk icon

    Mirotalk

     18 likes

    Powered by WebRTC, Real-time video call, chat room and screen sharing entirely browser based.

    78 Mirotalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker Hub
    • YunoHost
    • Cloudron
    Chat window
     
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    1
    Mirotalk vs Zoom Comments
    Benjamin Lupton
    Positive
    0

    Doesn't support screen sharing

    • Mirotalk is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mirotalk is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
  11. RingCentral icon

    RingCentral

     7 likes

    Integrated cloud solution for business communication offering calls, video, messages, and fax. Provides scalable solutions, real-time chat, HD video conferencing, and robust security, serving 400,000+ customers in over 100 countries with renowned uptime and AI-powered interactions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • UNIX Web Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Desktop and web interface
     
  12. Collabify icon

    Collabify

     4 likes

    A Collaboration workspace that acts as a virtual office for remote workers and distributed teams. Provides features like chat, voice channels, screen sharing, meeting rooms & task management and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. ChitChatter icon

    ChitChatter

     4 likes

    Chitchatter is a free (as in both price and freedom) communication tool. Designed to be the simplest way to connect with others privately and securely, it is:

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. 0xchat icon

    0xchat

     4 likes

    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    54 0xchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    0xchat screenshot 1
     
  15. Keychat icon

    Keychat

     2 likes
    • Senders send messages stamped with Bitcoin ecash to Nostr relays. The Nostr relays collect the Bitcoin ecash, then deliver messages to receivers.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Keychat screenshot 1
     
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