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 is a versatile messaging application that excels in supporting various protocols and providing integrated chat rooms, making it suitable for group messaging and calls. In contrast, Digsby offers robust social media integration and plugin support, which enhances its functionality but lacks features for direct messaging and calls.