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 excels in providing a secure and customizable communication platform with features like user interface customization and file sharing, making it ideal for personal use and smaller teams. In contrast, Wire focuses on privacy and team collaboration, offering anonymous messaging and task management, which may be more suitable for larger organizations or teams prioritizing security.