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
Matrix is an open protocol for real-time communication. It is designed to allow users with accounts at one communications service provider to communicate with users of a different service provider via online chat, Voice over IP, and Videotelephony. Developed by Matrix.org
License: Open Source
Feature | Empathy | Matrix.org |
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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 | ||
Collaborative | ||
WebRTC | ||
Chat Bot | ||
Distributed | ||
Messaging | ||
Random video chat | ||
Real time collaboration | ||
Server side history | ||
Team Collaboration |