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 focuses on providing a user-friendly translation experience with real-time capabilities, making it ideal for personal and professional communication. In contrast, Pidgin is a lightweight messaging application with more integration options but offers limited translation features compared to Empathy.