Top 6 Open-Source Alternatives to AOL Instant Messenger

AOL Instant Messenger

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is an instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to enable registered users to interact in real time.

Product categories

Chat Chat SDK Communication Group Chat & Notifications Group Messaging Instant Messaging Internet Calls Messaging Productivity Voice And Messaging API

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to AOL Instant Messenger are Telegram, CoyIM, and Franz. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.

Telegram Landing Page
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Telegram

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Messaging #Instant Messaging 129 social mentions
CoyIM Landing Page
2

CoyIM

CoyIM is a safe and secure chat client.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 2 social mentions
Franz Landing Page
3

Franz

Franz is your messaging app for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, Gmail, Telegram and many many more.
Pricing:
- Open Source
- Freemium
- €4.0 / Monthly
#Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging #Communication 28 social mentions
Dino Landing Page
4

Dino

Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 20 social mentions
Signal Landing Page
5

Signal

Fast, simple & secure messaging. Privacy that fits in your pocket.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 180 social mentions
CometChat Landing Page
6

CometChat

Seamless Real-Time Chat Integration for Your Applications.
Pricing:
- Open Source
- Freemium
- Free Trial
- $109.0 / Monthly (Based on the Monthly Active Users (MAUs))
#Chat SDK #Communication #Voice And Messaging API 4 social mentions