Empathy is an instant messaging (IM) and voice over IP (VoIP) client which supports text, voice, video, file transfers, and inter-application communication over various IM protocols. Developed by The GNOME Project
License: Open Source
Empathy focuses on fostering emotional connections and mental health support through customizable conversation tools, while Bit Chat emphasizes team collaboration and secure messaging features. Both applications serve different purposes, catering to unique user needs.