Open Source Windows Messaging Platforms
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View 65 business solutionsBrowse free open source Messaging platforms and projects for Windows below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Messaging platforms 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 free, open-source, peer-to-peer (P2P) desktop LAN chat and office messenger built with end-to-end encryption (Rijndael Algorithm, AES). Designed for local area networks, this free cross-platform messaging app enables instant messaging, group chat, and secure file sharing across your office, home, or intranet—completely serverless and offline. Whether you need a private LAN chat application for your team or a secure office communicator over VPN, BeeBEEP operates without central servers or cloud dependencies. It is a free, serverless chat solution for Windows, Linux, and macOS where privacy, data security, and local network communication are essential. -
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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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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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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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Toxic
A Tox-based instant messaging and video chat client
Toxic is a Tox protocol-based command-line messenger for Linux, offering fully encrypted, decentralized, and serverless instant messaging. It includes features such as text messaging, file transfer, and audio calls—all without requiring user accounts or central servers. Toxic is designed for power users who prefer a minimalist interface, operating entirely within a terminal while delivering strong privacy through the Tox peer-to-peer protocol. It’s lightweight, fast, and ideal for use in low-resource or remote systems. -
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Miranda IM
A smaller, faster, and easier IM client
Miranda IM is an open source, multi-protocol instant messaging client designed to be very light on system resources, extremely fast and customizable. A powerful plugin-based architecture make Miranda IM one of the most flexible clients on the planet. -
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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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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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Telegram Web A
Telegram Web A, GPL v3
Telegram Web A is a full‐featured web client implementation for Telegram, built from scratch as a lightweight, modern single-page application. It uses a custom front-end framework (called “Teact”) that re-implements React-style paradigms and pairs them with a custom version of the MTProto library (based on GramJS) to interact with Telegram’s backend infrastructure. The project achieved recognition (winning first prize in the Telegram Lightweight Client Contest) and serves as the code base behind the official web client available at web.telegram.org/a. The architecture takes advantage of advanced browser capabilities: WebSockets for real-time messaging, Web Workers and WebAssembly for performance-critical tasks, multi-level caching and PWA features for offline or near-offline usability, voice recording and media streaming, raw binary data handling and cryptographic operations. It also handles rich UI/UX elements such as CSS/Canvas/SVG animations, reactive data streams, etc. -
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Fluxer
A free and open source instant messaging and VoIP platform
Fluxer is a free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform designed to provide communities, friend groups, and teams with a self-hostable communication alternative. The project combines real-time chat, voice calling, and community features into a unified system that can be deployed independently rather than relying on centralized proprietary services. It is built with a modern TypeScript stack and focuses on delivering a clean user experience alongside flexible infrastructure options for developers who want control over their communication environment. Fluxer supports typical messaging workflows while also aiming to provide extensibility for plugins and future integrations. Because it is open source, users can inspect, modify, and host their own instance, aligning with privacy-focused and decentralized communication trends. -
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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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whatsapp-web.js
WhatsApp library for NodeJS that connects through the browser app
A WhatsApp client library for NodeJS that connects through the WhatsApp Web browser app. Programmatically control WhatsApp whether you're running user or business accounts. It uses Puppeteer to run a real instance of Whatsapp Web to avoid getting blocked. Programmatically control WhatsApp whether you're running user or business accounts. Whatsapp-web.js connects to an official version of WhatsApp Web under the hood, reducing ban risks. The object-oriented approach makes it easy to get running quickly. Since whatsapp-web.js works by running WhatsApp Web in the background and automating its interaction, you'll need to authorize the client by scanning a QR code from WhatsApp on your phone. After scanning this QR code, the client should be authorized and you should see a Client is ready! message being printed out. -
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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. -
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Tox
A New Kind of Instant Messaging
Tox is a peer to peer (serverless) instant messenger that focuses on security and privacy. In today's world where digital surveillance is rampant, Tox offers users a communication software alternative that's free from prying eyes and ears, and is, quite literally free and without advertising. Tox comes with all the great features you'd expect from an instant messenger application, including voice calls, video calls, file sharing and screen sharing. Everything done on Tox is encrypted using open-source libraries so you can be assured of completely private conversations. It also has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data. There are no corporate interests, no hidden agendas-- just simple, secure and easy to use messaging. -
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aMSN
MSN compatible messenger application
A very nice MSN compatible messenger application, aMSN Messenger is a multiplatform MSN messenger clone. Works pretty much like its Windows based counterpart. Perfect for keeping in touch with those friends who have not yet seen the light. Works on linux -
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AI Chatbot Framework
Python chatbot framework with Natural Language Understanding
Building a chatbot can sound daunting, but it’s totally doable. AI Chatbot Framework is an AI powered conversational dialog interface built in Python. With this tool, it’s easy to create Natural Language conversational scenarios with no coding efforts whatsoever. The smooth UI makes it effortless to create and train conversations to the bot and it continuously gets smarter as it learns from conversations it has with people. AI Chatbot Framework can live on any channel of your choice (such as Messenger, Slack etc.) by integrating it’s API with that platform. You don’t need to be an expert at artificial intelligence to create an awesome chatbot that has AI capabilities. With this boilerplate project you can create an AI-powered chatting machine in no time. -
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Franz 5
Franz is a free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, etc,
Franz is your messaging app for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, Telegram and many many more. Franz supports a great variety of business and private messaging & chat services like Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, Messenger, Telegram, Google Hangouts, Skype, Zendesk and many more. It does not matter if you just want to keep in touch with your friends or are managing a multi-seat customer care team. Franz got you covered. Franz allows you to add each service many times. This makes Franz the perfect tool to manage multiple business and private accounts all at the same time. You could even use five different Facebook Messenger accounts at once, if some inexplicable reason urges you to do so. Franz Workspaces help you create distraction-free work environments by making sure you’re only getting the notifications you absolutely need while working on a specific project. Setting up different Workspaces for business and private life is also an easy way to disconnect from work at home. -
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YakYak
Desktop chat client for Google Hangouts
Yakyak is an open-source, unofficial Hangouts desktop client built in CoffeeScript and Electron/Node.js. It emulates an iOS device to connect to Google Hangouts APIs, enabling messaging, status indicators, and notifications on Windows, macOS, and Linux—eliminating the need for a Chrome-based Hangouts app. -
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ElasticMQ
In-memory message queue with an Amazon SQS-compatible interface
ElasticMQ is a lightweight, fully asynchronous, in-memory message queue implementation written in Scala / Akka. It provides a feature-compatible Amazon SQS REST API interface for testing, local development, or embedded usage. It can persist queues or run purely in-memory and also supports Docker deployment and a web UI. -
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Laravel Telegraph
Telegraph is a Laravel package for fluently interacting with Telegram
Telegraph is a Laravel package for fluently interacting with Telegram Bots made by def:studio. -
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Pandion
An instant messaging client for XMPP networks
Pandion is an open source instant messaging client for XMPP networks. Keep in touch with friends or collaborate with colleagues using Pandion instant messenger. Pandion is designed for ease of use and secure communication. -
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Claudia Bot Builder
Create chat bots for Facebook Messenger, Slack, Amazon Alexa, etc.
Claudia Bot Builder helps developers create and deploy chat-bots for various platforms in minutes to AWS Lambda. It simplifies the messaging workflows, automatically sets up the correct web hooks, and guides you through configuration steps, so that you can focus on important business problems and not have to worry about infrastructure code. This code is enough to operate bots for all supported platforms. Claudia Bot Builder automatically parses the incoming messages into a common format, so you can handle it easily. It also automatically packages the response into the correct message template for the requesting bot, so you do not have to worry about individual bot protocols. Claudia Bot Builder doesn't have a stand-alone http server in the background (such as Express, Hapi, etc.), instead it uses API Gateway and it's not trivial to simulate similar environment locally. Deploy it with --version test to create a separate test environment directly in AWS Lambda. -
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SimpleXMQ
A reference implementation of the SimpleX Messaging Protocol
A reference implementation of the SimpleX Messaging Protocol for simplex queues over public networks. SimpleXMQ is a message broker for managing message queues and sending messages over a public network. It consists of an SMP server, SMP client library, and SMP agent that implements SMP protocol for client-server communication and SMP agent protocol to manage duplex connections via simplex queues on multiple SMP servers. SMP protocol is inspired by Redis serialization protocol, but it is much simpler - it currently has only 10 client commands and 8 server responses.
