Pidgin vs Trillian : Which is Better?

Pidgin icon

Pidgin

Pidgin is a free and open-source chat client which supports AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, XMPP protocols. Developed by Pidgin

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com

VS
VS
Trillian icon

Trillian

Trillian is a proprietary multiprotocol instant messaging application. Developed by Cerulean Studios

License: Freemium

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

Pidgin VS Trillian Feature comparision

Feature Pidgin Trillian
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
POP3 Support
Team Collaboration
Twitter
Security focused
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Web application wrapper
Built-in themes
Threaded Conversations
Group collaboration
Chat Bot
Chat organizer
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

Compare Pidgin

vs
Compare Adium and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Bit Chat and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Coccinella and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Conversations and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Dialog Messenger and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Digsby and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Disa and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Empathy and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Finch and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Gajim and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare ICQ and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare IM+ and Pidgin and decide which is most suitable for you.