The Best 171 Facebook Messenger Alternatives

  • qutIM

    qutIM - free open-source multiprotocol ( ICQ, Jabber/GTalk/Ya.Online/LiveJournal.com, Mail.Ru, IRC ) instant messenger for Windows, Linux, MacOS X, OS/2, Symbian, Maemo/MeeGo, Solaris and *BSD.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD Haiku S60

  • Kontalk

    Kontalk is an open source replacement for WhatsApp. Server and client software are open and hosting your own server is possible but not required. All communication is encrypted.

    Free Open Source Android Self-Hosted

  • BeejiveIM

    BeejiveIM. Instant messaging anywhere.

    Commercial Android iPhone iPad Blackberry Windows Mobile

  • Chit Chat for Facebook

    Chit Chat for Facebook is a fast and easy way in which to reach your Facebook friends and family. Using Chit Chat, you can send Facebook instant messages from your desktop to one friend or many at once.

    Freemium Windows iPhone Web Blackberry Facebook

  • Palringo

    Palringo is the lightweight Instant Messaging client for desktop computers. Express yourself in chat with emoticons and smileys to show your friends how you’re feeling.

    Freemium

  • Kadu

    Kadu is an open source Jabber/XMPP and Gadu-Gadu instant messenger client for Linux, *BSD, Mac and Windows.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD

  • Gaption

    Gaption is an online platform that allows users to receive rewards and royalties from their content and social networking activities.

    Freemium iPhone iPad Web

  • YakYak

    What does it do: * Send/receive chat messages * Create/change conversations (rename, add people) * Leave/delete conversation * Notifications * Toggle notifications on/off * Drag-drop, copy-paste or attach-button...

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux Hangouts

  • Coccinella

    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD

  • Google Spaces

    Small group sharing from Google - create a space in one tap and invite people with a quick link.

    Free Android iPhone Web

  • Pinger

    Pinger lets you text and talk free with the people you care about most, anywhere on the planet. Tap a picture and you'll see all of your communications—texts, pics, calls, voicemails—all in one place.

    Free Personal Mac OS X Windows Android iPhone Web