AstraChat

AstraChat is a standalone and lightweight Jabber (XMPP) client application for mobile and desktop that connects directly to your XMPP server without any proxies...

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astrachat is a standalone and lightweight jabber (xmpp) client application with voip calling that connects directly to your xmpp server without any proxies inbetween.

astrachat is always connected to your xmpp server in the background and provides you with immediate push notifications of new messages.

astrachat is very efficient with the network connection and data consumption so you can be confident that it will use very little of your battery or data allowance.

• reliable direct connection to the xmpp server• voip calling between clients using jingle • chat groups• no proxy server that might compromise your password or message content• no account to sign up just download and connect to your own server• secure connection with ssl and tls• compatible with all xmpp servers• works on all mobile and wifi networks• immediate push notification of new messages• emoticons• avatars• is typing support• message delivery receipts• last seen presence (xep0012 if supported by xmpp server)• fast picture sharing• unlimited chat history• easy to use• fast and modern whatsapp like interface• efficient network use• optimized for mobile devices• low battery consumption• low network consumption

astrachat is suitable for large or small enterprises.

supported xmpp protocols:• rfc3920: core• rfc3921: instant messaging and presence• xep0012 last activity• xep0016 privacy lists• xep0054 vcardtemp• xep0085 chat state notifications• xep0153 vcardbased avatars• xep0172 user nickname• xep0184 message delivery receipts• xep0191 blocking command• xep0198 stream management• xep0199 xmpp ping • xep0176: jingle iceudp• xep0045: multiuser chat

astrachat is a product of rockliffe systems developers of rock solid communication software since 1995.

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