Desktop Client Apps and Services

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YakYak

YakYak

Social & Communications Desktop Client
YakYak is an unofficial desktop client for Google Hangouts, providing a dedicated application experience outside of a web browser with features focused on convenience and improved usability.
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Open Source
Provides a dedicated desktop application for Google Hangouts...
LimeChat

LimeChat

Social & Communications Desktop Client
LimeChat is a feature-rich and user-friendly Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client specifically designed for macOS. It provides a clean interface for connecting to multiple IRC networks and channels.
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Open Source
Native macOS application with a clean interface.
rdesktop

rdesktop

Network & Admin Desktop Client
rdesktop is an open-source client for Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), allowing users on various operating systems to connect to Windows machines remotely. It is known for its lightweight and efficient design.
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Open Source
Lightweight and resource efficient.
Choqok

Choqok

Social & Communications Desktop Client
Choqok is a free, open-source microblogging client designed for the K Desktop Environment. It provides a unified interface to manage multiple social media accounts, primarily focused on Twitter and Identica.
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Open Source
Native integration with KDE Plasma environment.
Spark

Spark

Social & Communications Desktop Client
Spark is a free, open-source instant messaging client optimized for businesses and organizations. It integrates seamlessly with Openfire servers and supports a wide range of features including group chat, file transfers, and screen sharing, making it a versatile communication tool.
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Open Source
Free and Open Source
Sylpheed

Sylpheed

Office & Productivity Desktop Client
Sylpheed is a free and open-source email and news client known for its lightweight design and speed, focusing on usability and efficient handling of large email collections without burdening system resources.
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Open Source
Extremely fast and lightweight.
Gwibber

Gwibber

Social & Communications Desktop Client
Gwibber was a microblogging client designed for the GNOME desktop environment, aiming to consolidate multiple social networking services like Twitter and Facebook into a unified interface for streamlined communication and content consumption.
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Open Source
Consolidated social feeds into one application (historically...
TortoiseSVN

TortoiseSVN

Development Desktop Client
TortoiseSVN is a leading free and open-source client for the Subversion version control system, seamlessly integrated into the Windows shell for intuitive source code management and collaboration.
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Open Source
Deep integration with Windows Explorer for intuitive usage.
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Recently Added Desktop Client Apps and Services

YakYak

YakYak

Social & Communications Desktop Client
YakYak is an unofficial desktop client for Google Hangouts, providing a dedicated application experience outside of a web browser with features focused on convenience and improved usability.
more
Open Source
Provides a dedicated desktop application for Google Hangouts...
LimeChat

LimeChat

Social & Communications Desktop Client
LimeChat is a feature-rich and user-friendly Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client specifically designed for macOS. It provides a clean interface for connecting to multiple IRC networks and channels.
more
Open Source
Native macOS application with a clean interface.
rdesktop

rdesktop

Network & Admin Desktop Client
rdesktop is an open-source client for Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), allowing users on various operating systems to connect to Windows machines remotely. It is known for its lightweight and efficient design.
more
Open Source
Lightweight and resource efficient.
Choqok

Choqok

Social & Communications Desktop Client
Choqok is a free, open-source microblogging client designed for the K Desktop Environment. It provides a unified interface to manage multiple social media accounts, primarily focused on Twitter and Identica.
more
Open Source
Native integration with KDE Plasma environment.
Spark

Spark

Social & Communications Desktop Client
Spark is a free, open-source instant messaging client optimized for businesses and organizations. It integrates seamlessly with Openfire servers and supports a wide range of features including group chat, file transfers, and screen sharing, making it a versatile communication tool.
more
Open Source
Free and Open Source
Sylpheed

Sylpheed

Office & Productivity Desktop Client
Sylpheed is a free and open-source email and news client known for its lightweight design and speed, focusing on usability and efficient handling of large email collections without burdening system resources.
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Open Source
Extremely fast and lightweight.
Gwibber

Gwibber

Social & Communications Desktop Client
Gwibber was a microblogging client designed for the GNOME desktop environment, aiming to consolidate multiple social networking services like Twitter and Facebook into a unified interface for streamlined communication and content consumption.
more
Open Source
Consolidated social feeds into one application (historically...
TortoiseSVN

TortoiseSVN

Development Desktop Client
TortoiseSVN is a leading free and open-source client for the Subversion version control system, seamlessly integrated into the Windows shell for intuitive source code management and collaboration.
more
Open Source
Deep integration with Windows Explorer for intuitive usage.