Empathy vs IM+ : Which is Better?

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

Categories: Social & Communications Travel & Location

Apps available for Linux BSD

IM+

IM+ supports simultaneously major IM services, including Google Talk, Twitter DMs, Yahoo!, AIM/iChat, ICQ, Jabber (and Slack through Jabber), etc. Developed by SHAPE Services

License: Freemium

Categories: Online Services Social & Communications

Apps available for Online Windows Mobile Android iPhone Java Mobile

Empathy VS IM+ Feature comparision

Feature	Empathy	IM+
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
Multiple Account support
Twitter