Pidgin is a free and open-source chat client which supports AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, XMPP protocols. Developed by Pidgin
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 | Pidgin | Matrix.org |
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Extensible by Plugins/Extensions | ||
Multiple languages | ||
Multiple protocols | ||
Video call | ||
Voice Call | ||
Chat | ||
Messaging | ||
Support for Multiple protocols | ||
Multiple Account support | ||
Multiple chat protocols | ||
Plugins | ||
Portable | ||
Supports XMPP | ||
Video calling | ||
Xmpp | ||
End-to-End Encryption | ||
Decentralized | ||
Group chat | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
Video Conferencing | ||
Privacy-friendly | ||
Federation | ||
File sharing | ||
File transfer | ||
SIP client | ||
Facebook integration | ||
Encrypted chat | ||
Picture sharing | ||
Multi-messenger | ||
Customizable | ||
Audio Calling | ||
Integrated File Sharing | ||
Collaborative | ||
WebRTC | ||
Chat Bot | ||
Distributed | ||
Random video chat | ||
Real time collaboration | ||
Server side history | ||
Team Collaboration | ||
Voice chat |