Empathy vs ICQ : Which is Better?

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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

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ICQ

ICQ is an open source instant messaging software. Developed by ICQ

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Windows Mobile

Empathy VS ICQ Feature comparision

Feature Empathy ICQ
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
Messaging
Web-Based
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
Desktop Sharing
Threaded Conversations
Group collaboration
Chat organizer
In-app Money Transfer
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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