Empathy vs Franz : Which is Better?

Empathy icon

Empathy

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

Apps available for Linux BSD

VS
VS
Franz icon

Franz

Franz is a free messaging app /former emperor of Austria, that combines chat & messaging services into one application. Developed by Stefan Malzner

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Empathy VS Franz Feature comparision

Feature Empathy Franz
Built-in File transfer
Chat
Integrated File Sharing
Support for Multiple protocols
Unified messaging
Video calling
Video chat
Voice chat
Xmpp
Share your screen
Voice Call
End-to-End Encryption
Decentralized
Group chat
Security & Privacy
Encrypted chat
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Gmail integration
Security focused
Video Conferencing
Privacy-friendly
Federation
File sharing
File transfer
SIP client
Web application wrapper
Multi-messenger
Built-in themes
Gitter integration
Lightweight wrapper
Slack integration
iPhone/iPod sync
Multiple Account support
Slack client
Whatsapp integration
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

Compare Empathy

vs
Compare Adium and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare appear.in and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare iMessage and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Bit Chat and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Blink and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Coccinella and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Conversations and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Dasher Messenger and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Dialog Messenger and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Digsby and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Disa and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Facebook Messenger and Empathy and decide which is most suitable for you.