Tox
Open Source
Tox is a peer-to-peer instant-messaging and video-calling protocol that offers end-to-end encryption.
IM+
Freemium
IM+ supports simultaneously major IM services, including Google Talk, Twitter DMs, Yahoo!, AIM/iChat, ICQ, Jabber (and Slack through Jabber), etc.
Matrix.org
Open Source
Matrix is an open protocol for real-time communication. It is designed to allow users with accounts at one communications service provider to communicate with…
Trillian
Freemium
Trillian is a proprietary multiprotocol instant messaging application.
ICQ
Free
ICQ is an open source instant messaging software.
Dialog Messenger
Free Personal
Dialog Messenger is a handy and feature-rich enterprise multi-device messenger available for server or cloud.
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