Apps to Chat

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Restyaboard

Restyaboard

Business & Commerce Project Management
Restyaboard is a robust, open-source Kanban board alternative to Trello. It is designed for project management and team collaboration, offering a visual way to manage tasks, track progress, and communicate effectively.
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Open Source
Open source and self-hostable, offering data control and cus...
eXo Platform

eXo Platform

Business & Commerce Web Application
eXo Platform is an open-source enterprise social collaboration platform designed to connect employees, share knowledge, and improve communication and productivity within organizations. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools including social networking, document management, project management, and real-time communication features.
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Commercial
Comprehensive suite of collaboration tools in a single platf...
WeChat

WeChat

Games Social & Communications
WeChat is a comprehensive mobile app offering instant messaging, social networking, payment services, and access to a wide range of mini-programs. It facilitates communication through text, voice, and video, supports group interactions, and integrates various lifestyle services.
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Freemium
Comprehensive feature set including messaging, social, and p...
Fring

Fring

Social & Communications Communication
Fring was a pioneering mobile application that unified communication across popular platforms like Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, and Google Talk directly from your iPhone, offering voice calls, video calls, and messaging.
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Freemium
Unified access to multiple communication platforms.
HipChat

HipChat

Office & Productivity Communication
HipChat is a team collaboration tool offering real-time messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing for enhanced internal communication and project coordination.
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Freemium
Centralized platform for all team communication
MOOVIA

MOOVIA

Business & Commerce Project Management Software
MOOVIA is a comprehensive project and team management platform designed to foster a secure and enjoyable social environment for collaboration, task management, document sharing, and internal communication.
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Freemium
Comprehensive feature set spanning project management and te...
Ekiga

Ekiga

Office & Productivity VoIP Client
Ekiga, formerly known as GnomeMeeting, is a free and open-source VoIP and video conferencing application. It allows users to make audio and video calls to other compatible SIP/H.323 clients and even landlines/mobile phones via integrated third-party services, offering a versatile communication solution.
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Open Source
Free and open-source with no licensing costs.
Ubirimi

Ubirimi

Business & Commerce Web Application
Ubirimi is a comprehensive project management and collaboration platform designed for software development teams. It offers robust tools for planning, tracking, and launching products, including features for issue tracking, version control integration, agile methodologies, and team communication.
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Commercial
Comprehensive integration of project management, issue track...
ICQ

ICQ

Social & Communications Desktop Application
ICQ is a veteran instant messaging platform offering a wide range of communication features, including text chat, voice and video calls, screen sharing, and group chats. It aims to provide a reliable and feature-rich messaging experience with a focus on privacy and security.
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Free
Offers end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.
Kopete

Kopete

Online Services Desktop Application
Kopete is a versatile, free and open-source instant messaging client designed initially for the KDE Plasma desktop. It distinguishes itself by supporting a multitude of protocols, allowing users to connect to various chat networks from a single application.
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Open Source
Supports multiple instant messaging protocols in one applica...
irssi

irssi

Social & Communications Terminal Application
Irssi is a highly customizable command-line IRC client popular among power users and system administrators for its extensibility and efficiency.
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Open Source
Highly customizable interface and behavior.
Mattermost

Mattermost

Development Team Communication
Mattermost is an open-source, self-hosted platform for secure team collaboration, offering a Slack-alternative with emphasis on data control, privacy, and customizability. It provides a range of communication and project management tools for distributed and technical teams.
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Open Source
Complete control over data with self-hosting.
Psi

Psi

Social & Communications Instant Messaging Client
Psi is a robust, open-source instant messaging client built on the XMPP protocol. It's known for its focus on speed, efficiency, and adherence to XMPP standards, offering a clean interface and strong privacy features for secure and reliable communication.
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Open Source
Dedicated XMPP support ensures compliance and reliability on...
Smuxi

Smuxi

Social & Communications Chat Client
Smuxi is a feature-rich, cross-platform IRC client designed with productivity and usability in mind. Inspired by the command-line power of Irssi, it provides a graphical interface for seamless communication across multiple networks including IRC, XMPP, and Twitter.
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Open Source
Supports multiple chat protocols (IRC, XMPP, Twitter)
Sohodox

Sohodox

Office & Productivity Web Application
Sohodox is designed to be the simplest document management system specifically for small businesses, aiming to reduce paper clutter and improve organization with features like easy filing, tagging, searching, and workflow automation.
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Commercial
Simple and intuitive user interface
Raptr

Raptr

Games Desktop
Raptr is a multifaceted gaming social platform and utility that combines social networking with game tracking, optimization tools, and in-game features, providing gamers with a centralized hub for managing their gaming life and connecting with others.
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Free
Centralized game tracking across platforms
SendinBlue

SendinBlue

Business & Commerce Web Application
SendinBlue, now known as Brevo, is a comprehensive all-in-one platform for digital marketing focusing on email, SMS, chat, marketing automation, and CRM. It empowers businesses to build stronger customer relationships through targeted communication and automated workflows. Brevo offers a scalable solution for businesses of all sizes.
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Freemium
All-in-one marketing platform covering email, SMS, chat, and...
mIRC

mIRC

Social & Communications Desktop Application
mIRC is a classic Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Windows, providing a robust and highly customizable interface for connecting to IRC networks and participating in online chat communities.
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Commercial
Extremely powerful and flexible scripting language.
Redbooth

Redbooth

Business & Commerce Web-based
Redbooth is a robust work management platform designed to streamline team collaboration and project execution. It offers task management, file sharing, and communication tools, helping teams stay organized and productive regardless of location. With a focus on usability and integration, Redbooth is suitable for various team sizes and industries seeking improved workflow.
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Commercial
Integrated task management, communication, and file sharing.
Linphone

Linphone

Social & Communications SIP Client
Linphone is a free and open-source Voice over IP (VoIP) application and SIP client available on multiple platforms. It enables encrypted voice and video calls, instant messaging, and file sharing, offering a privacy-focused communication solution.
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Open Source
Free and open-source with strong privacy features
XChat for Linux

XChat for Linux

Social & Communications Chat Client
XChat for Linux is a venerable IRC chat client designed for connecting to IRC networks and participating in chat rooms (channels). It offers support for multiple simultaneous connections, public and private conversations, and a high degree of customization through plugins.
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Open Source
Robust and reliable IRC client for core chat functionality.
HexChat

HexChat

Social & Communications Desktop Application
HexChat is a free and open-source Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. Built upon the foundations of XChat, it offers a robust platform for connecting to various IRC networks and participating in real-time text-based conversations, making it a favored choice for users seeking a reliable and customizable chat experience.
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Open Source
Cross-platform availability (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Empathy

Empathy

Social & Communications Instant Messaging Client
Empathy is a versatile multi-protocol messaging client designed for text, voice, and video communication across numerous IM networks. It offers features like file transfers, location sharing, and integration with various services, providing a unified communication experience.
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Open Source
Supports a vast range of messaging protocols in one applicat...
Artia

Artia

Business & Commerce Web Application
Artia is a comprehensive project management and team collaboration platform designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for businesses of all sizes. It offers tools for task management, file sharing, real-time collaboration, and project tracking, helping teams stay organized and on track.
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Freemium
Multiple project views (Kanban, Gantt, List, etc.) for flexi...
Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger

Social & Communications Messaging App
Facebook Messenger is the official messaging application from Facebook, enabling users to connect with friends and family through text, voice, and video calls, as well as group conversations and media sharing.
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Free
Vast user base due to Facebook integration.
Stack Exchange

Stack Exchange

Education & Reference Web Application
Stack Exchange is a comprehensive network of expert-driven Q&A communities covering diverse topics, from technology and science to arts and crafts. It provides a platform for users to ask and answer questions, fostering knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
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Free
High-quality answers from experts.
Miranda IM

Miranda IM

Online Services Instant Messenger
Miranda IM is a lightweight, open-source, multi-protocol instant messaging client designed specifically for Microsoft Windows. Known for its extensibility and resource efficiency, it allows users to connect to various chat networks simultaneously through a flexible plugin-based architecture.
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Open Source
Supports multiple chat protocols via plugins.
Jitsi

Jitsi

Business & Commerce Video Conferencing
Jitsi is a free and open-source suite of secure, flexible communication tools. It offers multi-platform support for voice (VoIP), video conferencing, and instant messaging, emphasizing privacy and ease of use with no account required to start a meeting.
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Open Source
Free and open source.
Discogs

Discogs

Audio & Music Web Application
Discogs is the world's largest database, marketplace, and community for music releases. It allows users to catalog their collections, discover new music, and buy and sell physical records, CDs, and tapes, all powered by a vast, crowdsourced data platform.
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Free
World's largest and most detailed music release database.
KVIrc

KVIrc

Social & Communications Desktop Application
KVIrc is a versatile and highly customizable graphical IRC client available for Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows. It is designed to cater to both seasoned IRC users seeking advanced control and newcomers looking for a user-friendly interface to connect to various IRC networks.
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Open Source
Extremely customizable through scripting and plugins.
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