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View 93 business solutionsBrowse free open source Chat software and projects for Mac below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Chat software by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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Telegram Desktop
Telegram Desktop messaging app
Telegram Desktop is the official C++/Qt-based cross-platform client for Telegram, implementing the full Telegram API and MTProto protocol for secure messaging, voice/video calls, file sharing, and chat features. It provides message sync across devices, supports themes, stickers, bots, and is actively maintained. -
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BeeBEEP (Free Office Messenger)
You can message and share files inside your intranet without a server.
BeeBEEP is a secure (encryption based on Rijndael Algorithm, AES) peer to peer office messenger. You can talk and send files with all your colleagues inside a local area network such of an office, home or internet cafe without a server. BeeBEEP works also with VPNs. This serverless application is indispensable in all those places where privacy and security an essential requirement. For more info visit: https://www.beebeep.net -
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AyuGram Desktop
Desktop Telegram client with good customization and Ghost mode.
AyuGram Desktop is a powerful, open-source Telegram desktop client designed for users who want deeper control, privacy, and customization. Built as a fork of Telegram Desktop, it extends the core experience with advanced features while staying fast and familiar. AyuGram focuses heavily on privacy tools like ghost mode and anti-recall to give users more control over their messaging behavior. The app offers extensive UI and font customization, allowing users to tailor the interface to their personal style. It also includes convenience features such as built-in translation, enhanced media previews, and streamer-friendly options. Available across Windows, macOS, and Linux, AyuGram Desktop is ideal for power users who want a more flexible Telegram experience. -
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Pidgin IM
A universal instant messaging (IM) program
See https://pidgin.im/about/ for more information. Pidgin is an instant messaging program which lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. It runs on Windows, Linux, and other UNIX operating systems. Pidgin is compatible with the following chat networks out of the box: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, MXit, Novell GroupWise Messenger, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr. It is written in C and makes heavy use of GLib and GTK+. Finch is a command line instant messaging program. It also lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat network simultaneously, and it is compatible with the same chat networks as Pidgin. It is written in C and makes heavy use of GLib and ncurses. -
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ArmCord
ArmCord is a custom client designed to enhance your Discord experience
ArmCord is a custom client designed to enhance your Discord experience while keeping everything lightweight. ArmCord is built as a standalone client and doesn't rely on the original Discord client in any way. Enjoy Vencord, Shelter and their many features, or have a more vanilla experience, it's your choice! ArmCord natively supports theming of the entire app, you can easily import BetterDiscord themes and manage them. ArmCord automatically blocks all of Discord's trackers; even without any client mods, you can feel safe and secure! Unlike other clients, ArmCord supports rich presence (game activity) out of the box thanks to arRPC. ArmCord has experimental mobile support for phones running Linux such as the PinePhone. While this is still far from an ideal solution, we're slowly trying to improve it. ArmCord is using a newer build of Electron than the stock Discord app. This means you can have a much more stable and secure experience, along with slightly better performance. -
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DiscordBotClient
A patched version of discord, with bot login support
A patched version of Discord, with bot login support. Discord Bot Client allows you to use your bot, just like any other user account, except for Friends and Groups. -
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Psi
Psi IM — Qt-based XMPP client
Psi is cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. There are builds available for MS Windows, GNU/Linux and macOS. -
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gSOAP Toolkit
Development toolkit for Web Services and XML data bindings for C & C++
The gSOAP toolkit is an extensive suite of portable C and C++ software to develop XML Web services with powerful type-safe XML data bindings. Easy-to-use code-generator tools allow you to directly integrate XML data in C and C++. Serializes native application data in XML. Includes WSDL/XSD schema binding and auto-coding tools, stub/skeleton compiler, Web server integration with Apache module and IIS extension, high-performance XML processing with schema validation, fast MIME/MTOM streaming, SOAP and REST Web API development, WS-* protocols (WS-Security, WS-Policy, WS-ReliableMessaging, etc), XML-RPC and JSON. Licensed under GPLv2. Visit the developer center with guides, tutorials, and examples at www.genivia.com/dev.html The documentation of the toolkit, libraries, plugins and more is available at www.genivia.com/docs.html Commercial-use licenses and expert technical support services are available at competitive pricing levels, please visit www.genivia.com/products.html -
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DiscordChatExporter
Saves Discord chat logs to a file
DiscordChatExporter is a cross-platform utility that allows users to export Discord chat histories into structured files for archival, analysis, or backup purposes. The tool connects to Discord accounts and retrieves message history from servers, channels, or direct messages, then converts the data into formats such as HTML or JSON. It is designed to preserve message structure, timestamps, attachments, and formatting so exported conversations remain easy to navigate and review. The project is widely used for moderation audits, research, community archiving, and personal record keeping. With both command-line and GUI usage patterns available through the ecosystem, it supports automation as well as manual workflows. Overall, DiscordChatExporter provides a reliable way to extract and preserve Discord communications outside the platform. -
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SimpleX
The first messaging platform operating without user identifiers
Other apps have user IDs: Signal, Matrix, Session, Briar, Jami, Cwtch, etc. SimpleX does not, not even random numbers. This radically improves your privacy. The video shows how you connect to your friend via their 1-time QR-code, in person or via a video link. You can also connect by sharing an invitation link. Temporary anonymous pairwise identifiers SimpleX uses temporary anonymous pairwise addresses and credentials for each user contact or group member. It allows to deliver messages without user profile identifiers, providing better meta-data privacy than alternatives. Many communication platforms are vulnerable to MITM attacks by servers or network providers. To prevent it SimpleX apps pass one-time keys out-of-band when you share an address as a link or a QR code. Double-ratchet protocol. OTR messaging with perfect forward secrecy and break-in recovery. NaCL cryptobox in each queue to prevent traffic correlation between message queues if TLS is compromised. -
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YABDP4Nitro
Yet Another BetterDiscord Plugin for Nitro features
YABDP4Nitro is a BetterDiscord plugin focused on expanding Discord’s local client experience with Nitro-like interface enhancements. It includes options related to screen sharing quality, emoji usage, profile styling, client themes, and other customization features. The project is made for users who already run BetterDiscord and want a single plugin that groups many premium-style visual and usability tweaks. It is not affiliated with Discord, and its functionality may conflict with Discord’s platform rules or intended feature boundaries. Because it modifies the client experience, it should be treated as an unofficial customization tool rather than a supported Discord extension. It is best suited for users who understand BetterDiscord, plugin risk, and the limits of client-side changes. -
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Psi+
Psi+ Project — development branch of Psi XMPP client
Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi XMPP client. Previously is was a sort of fork but now just consider it as a space for nightly builds. -
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Dorion
Tiny alternative Discord client with a smaller footprint and support
Dorion is an alternative Discord client aimed and lower-spec or storage-sensitive PCs that supports themes, plugins, and more! Built with Rust on top of the Tauri library, Dorion uses your systems integrated Webview implementation. This means Dorion has a tiny installation size (~10mb) and works portably on Windows 11 and newer versions of Windows 10. Don't worry, you can still use it on Windows 7 too! -
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LAN Messenger
An intranet chat application that does not require a server.
LAN Messenger is a p2p chat application for intranet communication and does not require a server. A variety of handy features are supported including notifications, personal and group messaging with encryption, file transfer and message logging. -
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Revenge
Revenge is a client modification for Discord mobile
Revenge Bundle is the JavaScript bundle repository for Revenge, a Discord mobile client modification. It continues the Bunny project and focuses on customizing the Discord Android experience. The project lets users extend Discord through plugins, visual themes, custom fonts, and experimental feature access. The repository itself produces bundles that official Revenge loaders execute on supported Android setups. Installation is handled through loader projects such as root-based Xposed tooling or non-root management tools. It is best suited for advanced users who understand mobile client modification, unofficial Discord tooling, and the account risks that come with changing the app experience. -
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Signal Desktop
Private messenger for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect. State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source Signal Protocol) keeps your conversations secure. We can't read your messages or listen to your calls, and no one else can either. Privacy isn’t an optional mode, it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time. Share text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs and files for free. Signal uses your phone's data connection so you can avoid SMS and MMS fees. Make crystal-clear voice and video calls to people who live across town, or across the ocean, with no long-distance charges. Add a new layer of expression to your conversations with encrypted stickers. You can also create and share your own sticker packs. Group chats make it easy to stay connected to your family, friends, and coworkers. -
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Bitchat
Bluetooth mesh chat, IRC vibes
BitChat is a decentralized, peer-to-peer encrypted messaging app built by Jack Dorsey’s Permissionless Tech. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking to relay messages without internet, servers, accounts, or phone numbers. Messages are end-to-end encrypted (Curve25519 + AES‑GCM) and the app includes a panic mode to erase data quickly. -
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Mattermost Desktop
Mattermost Desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux
Mattermost Desktop is a native desktop application for Mattermost, a workplace messaging alternative to Slack. Mattermost Desktop is developed using Electron and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. -
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Mumble
Low-latency, high quality voice chat for gamers
Mumble is an open source, low-latency, high quality voice chat software primarily intended for use while gaming. It includes game linking, so voice from other players comes from the direction of their characters, and has echo cancellation so the sound from your loudspeakers won't be audible to other players. -
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Session Desktop
A Decentralized, Onion Routed, Private Messenger
Session Desktop is an open-source, privacy-focused messaging application that brings secure, decentralized communication to desktop environments such as Windows, macOS, and Linux, providing users with encrypted text, media, and group chats without requiring phone numbers or email addresses. Built on the Session protocol and the Loki network, it routes messages through a distributed onion-routing network that hides metadata like sender, timing, and location so that conversations are resistant to surveillance and correlation attacks. The desktop client pairs seamlessly with Session mobile apps but can also be used independently to communicate with Session contacts in a familiar desktop interface that supports a full keyboard, global notifications, drag-and-drop media sharing, and local file access. Session emphasizes zero-knowledge privacy, meaning that only the participants in a conversation can read the messages. -
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Abaddon
An alternative Discord client with voice support made with C++ and GTK
Alternative Discord client made in C++ with GTK. Abaddon tries its best (though is not perfect) to make Discord think it's a legitimate web client. Some of the things done to do this include: using a browser user agent, sending the same IDENTIFY message that the official web client does, using API v9 endpoints in all cases, and not using endpoints the web client does not normally use. There are still a few smaller inconsistencies, however. For example the web client sends lots of telemetry via the /science endpoint (uBlock origin stops this) as well as in the headers of all requests. Discord likes disabling accounts/forcing them to reset their passwords if they think the user is a spam bot or potentially had their account compromised. While the official client still often gets users caught in the spam filter, third party clients tend to upset the spam filter more often. If you get caught by it, you can usually appeal it and get it restored. -
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GoofCord
Take control of your Discord experience with GoofCord
Take control of your Discord experience with GoofCord, the highly configurable and privacy-focused Discord client. Privacy first: GoofCord blocks all tracking and uses multiple techniques to improve your privacy and security. Tailor your client to your liking with GoofCord's plethora of configuration options. Enjoy a smooth and lag-free chatting experience with GoofCord's superior speed and responsiveness. GoofCord is built as a standalone client and doesn't rely on the original Discord client in any way. GoofCord supports other client mods such as Vencord or Shelter which allows you to use plugins and themes. -
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EiskaltDC++
Program for filesharing using Direct Connect and ADC protocols
EiskaltDC++ is a cross-platform program that uses the Direct Connect and ADC protocols. It is compatible with DC++, FlylinkDC++, LinuxDC++ and other DC clients. EiskaltDC++ also interoperates with all common DC hub software. -
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AJAX Chat - Open Source Web Chat
Fully customizable web chat created using AJAX.
MOVED: This project has moved to https://github.com/Frug/AJAX-Chat AJAX Chat is a fully customizable web chat implemented in JavaScript, PHP and MySQL which integrates nicely with common forum systems like phpBB, MyBB, PunBB, SMF and vBulletin. A Flash and Ruby based socket connection can be used to boost performance. -
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Caprine
Elegant Facebook Messenger desktop app
Caprine is an unofficial and privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features. Caprine is feature complete. However, we welcome contributions for improvements and bug fixes. Dark theme, Vibrant theme, privacy-focused, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar mode, work chat support, code blocks, touch bar support, and custom styles. macOS 10.10+, Linux, and Windows 7+ are supported (64-bit only). For taskbar notification badges to work on Windows 10, you'll need to enable them in Taskbar Settings. Convert your messenger to a dark theme. Ability to toggle last seen/typing indicators. Interface adapts to smaller sizes. In-house notifications to keep you up to date. Caprine is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Facebook. You can toggle dark mode in the View menu or with Command d / Control d.
