Tinode

Open source instant messaging server and clients. Backend in pure Go (license GPL 3.0), client-side binding in Java for Android and Javascript (license Apache 2.0)...

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Open source instant messaging server and clients. Backend in pure Go (license GPL 3.0), clientside binding in Java for Android and Javascript (license Apache 2.0), persistent storage RethinkDB. JSON over websocket (long polling is also available). Tinode is meant as a replacement for XMPP. Overall it's a lot like open source WhatsApp or Telegram.

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Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free. It is like SMS, but more powerful. .

Free Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone Web Blackberry Mac Windows Mobile

Portable Privacy protection Ad free Built in File transfer IFTTT integration Works Offline Share files Video calling Voice Call Cloud sync Multiple Account support Lightweight Group chat Multi Device Support Voice messages Search by tags Support for Themes Chat Bot Encrypted chat Photo Sharing Public groups chat Push to talk Anonymous Secure Filesharing End to end encryption Self destructing messages Share Videos Based on phone number Stickers Send Big files Portable Linux In Game Overlay Built in Photo editor Encrypted calls Encrypted VoIP calls GPS Location Tracking Messages in cloud Persistent History Secret chats
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Free Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet iPad Chrome OS Web Chrome

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WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.

Free Mac OS X Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet Web Blackberry S60

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Signal

TextSecure and RedPhone have been merged to create Signal! Using Signal, you can communicate instantly while avoiding SMS fees, create groups so that you can chat in real time with all your friends at once, and share media or...

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Imo

Message and video chat with your friends and family for free.

Free Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet iPad

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Peerio

Peerio integrates cloud storage with a messaging platform so you can safely keep your important files online and ready to send from anywhere. With end-to-end encryption, messages and files are encrypted.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone Chrome OS Chrome

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With group calls up to 256 users, Video4sure is an easy way to make video calls or setup group meetings. No need to register, install or pay.

Free Web Chrome Firefox Opera

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Voice Share

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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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Jongla

Forget SMS. Chat with friends for free! Easily share text, stickers, images, videos, voice messages and more with your friends. Try Jongla now, you’ll love it!.

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Zom

Zom's security and privacy features are powered by the amazing foundation created by the ChatSecure project, and works with other great apps like Conversations.

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saygo

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Aircall

Simple & smart phone system designed for teams - Get numbers instantly wherever you need them. In 40 countries. - Cascade easily phone calls across your team...

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Talkray

Talkray is a fast messaging and calling app. Send messages and pictures or call friends and family across the world for free over Wifi or 3G. * Call one or a group of friends at once, in HD quality.

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