Top 10 Open-Source Alternatives to ChatIW

Product categories

Audio & Video Calls Chat Communication Group Chat & Notifications Instant Messaging Messaging Social & Communications Text Messaging Video Chat

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to ChatIW are ChatSecure, Element.io, and Kandan. 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.

ChatSecure Landing Page
1

ChatSecure

ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 2 social mentions
Element.io Landing Page
2

Element.io

Secure messaging app with strong end-to-end encryption, advanced group chat privacy settings, secure video calls for teams, encrypted communication using Matrix open network. Riot.im is now Element.
Pricing:
- Open Source
- Free
#Group Chat & Notifications #Communication #Chat 1 social mentions
Kandan Landing Page
3

Kandan

Open Source private chat server. Your own private Chat server in minutes, plus additional features.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Social & Communications #Group Chat & Notifications #Communication
Signal Landing Page
4

Signal

Fast, simple & secure messaging. Privacy that fits in your pocket.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 180 social mentions
Cyph Landing Page
5

Cyph

Cyph is the name of a completely free chatting website that provides its visitors with a secure and safe chatting environment.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Group Chat & Notifications #Communication #Social & Communications
Matrix.org Landing Page
6

Matrix.org

Matrix is an open standard for decentralized persistent communication over IP.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 582 social mentions
Tox Landing Page
7

Tox

Send messages, files, create groups and make Tox to Tox audio and video calls. Securely.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 28 social mentions
Xabber Landing Page
8

Xabber

Open source Jabber (XMPP) client with multi-account support, clean and simple interface.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging
Conversations.im Landing Page
9

Conversations.im

XMPP client designed with ease of use and security in mind
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Group Chat & Notifications #Communication #Instant Messaging 34 social mentions
Discord Landing Page
10

Discord

Step up your game with a modern voice & text chat app. Crystal clear voice, multiple server and channel support, mobile apps, and more.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 122 social mentions