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AIM Alternatives for Mac OS X

Looking for AIM alternatives? We've curated 23 top alternatives that offer similar functionality. Whether you need Mac OS X options, free plans, or open source solutions, explore our comprehensive list to find the perfect fit for your needs.

Skype

Skype

Freemium

Skype is an instant messaging and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) client to communicate with people in a distant place.

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Pidgin

Pidgin

Open Source

Pidgin is a free and open-source chat client which supports AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, XMPP protocols.

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Telegram

Telegram

Free

Telegram is a free cloud-based instant messaging platform.

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WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging platform owned by Facebook.

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Adium

Adium

Open Source

Adium is an Open source multi-protocol instant messaging client for Mac OS X, supports MSN, Jabber, Yahoo! and other networks.

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Trillian

Trillian

Freemium

Trillian is a proprietary multiprotocol instant messaging application.

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Discord

Discord

Free

Discord is a freeware proprietary VoIP application designed for gaming communities.

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Signal

Signal

Open Source

Signal is the most scalable encryption tool.

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Jitsi

Jitsi

Open Source

Jitsi (formerly SIP Communicator) is a free and open source multiplatform voice (VoIP), videoconferencing and instant messaging application.

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LINE

LINE

Freemium

LINE is a new communication app which allows you to make free voice calls and send free messages whenever and wherever you are.

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Psi

Psi

Open Source

Psi is a free instant messaging application designed for the XMPP network (including Google Talk). Fast and lightweight, Psi is fully open-source and compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

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Kopete

Kopete

Open Source

Kopete is a multi-protocol, free software instant messaging client released as part of the KDE Software Compilation. Although it can run in numerous environments, it was designed for and integrates with the KDE Plasma Workspaces.

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Franz

Franz

Free

Franz is a free messaging app /former emperor of Austria, that combines chat & messaging services into one application.

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ICQ

ICQ

Free

ICQ is an open source instant messaging software.

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WeChat

WeChat

Freemium

WeChat is a social media with instant messaging, commerce and payment services application.

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iMessage

iMessage

Free

iMessage is an instant messaging service.

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qutIM

qutIM

Open Source

qutIM is free and open-source multiprotocol (ICQ, Jabber, Mail.Ru, IRC, VKontakte) instant messenger.

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KakaoTalk

KakaoTalk

Freemium

KakaoTalk (Korean: 카카오톡), or sometimes KaTalk, is a free mobile instant messaging application for smartphones with free text and free call features.

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Tencent QQ

Tencent QQ

Free

Tencent QQ (QQ) is an instant messaging software service.

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Coccinella

Coccinella

Open Source

Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform client for the XMPP/Jabber-instant messaging-protocol.

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Zulip

Zulip

Open Source

Zulip is a chat and collaborative software.

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Tkabber

Tkabber

Open Source

Tkabber is a GPL instant messaging client for the XMPP protocol which uses the Tk toolkit for the GUI.

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YakYak

YakYak

Open Source

YakYak is a desktop chat client for Google Hangouts.

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