Kadu Alternatives

Kadu Alternatives

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15 best kadu alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Kadu alternative list source: kadu.im

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Freemium Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone +3
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Compare top-ranked Kadu alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
Thunderbird100% 3631 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Pidgin100% 2893 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Adium99% 661 votesFree, Open SourceMac
Miranda IM99% 449 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Facebook Messenger98% 401 votesUnknownWeb, Windows, Android, iPhone
IM+99% 209 votesFreemiumWeb, Windows, Android, iPhone
Psi98% 155 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Miranda NG91% 89 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
QutIM93% 54 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Messenger for Desktop67% 21 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
MetroIRC60% 15 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Messenger Lite27% 11 votesFreeAndroid Tablet, Android
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Thunderbird

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Thunderbird is a free, open-source, cross-platform email, news and instant messaging client. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,
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2893

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Pidgin

Score: 100%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Pidgin multi-Protocol chat client used by millions of users and it is easy to use. Connect to aim, MSN, Yahoo, XMPP, and more chat networks. Built-in Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,
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Adium

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceMac
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Free and open source instant messaging application Adium for Mac OS X, written using Mac OS Xs Cocoa API, released under the GNU GPL, developed and published by Adium Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac
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Miranda IM

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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With support for multiple protocols, Miranda im smaller, faster, easier Instant Messenger. The ground up designed to be resource efficient while still Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,
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401

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Facebook Messenger

Score: 98%

WebWindowsAndroidiPhone
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Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. You can reach to get friends directly on their mobile phones, and send a short message, and all at once. Top Features: • Features:Free,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone,Blackberry
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IM+

Score: 99%

FreemiumWebWindowsAndroidiPhone
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In the everywhere! IN the+ of the most commonly used mobile chat app! Connect, MSN, Yahoo! allinone for all Google Talk, aim, Jabber, ICQ, Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter Features:Freemium,Web,Windows,Mobile,Android,iPhone,Java,Mobile
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Psi

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Psi is a free, open XMPP network, the connection to Windows, Linux and Mac OS X instant messaging application. Localized versions of Psi are available Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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Miranda NG

Score: 91%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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The new generation of Miranda Windows Miranda im is a multi Protocol instant messaging client for the popular heritage . Very light on system resources and extremely fast. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,
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54

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QutIM

Score: 93%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Guti free, open-source multi-Protocol instant Messenger ( ICQ, jabber/GTalk/.Online/LiveJournal.2 com for Windows mail.ru IRC), Instant Messenger, Linux, Mac OS X, OS/Symbian Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,S60,BSD
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Messenger for Desktop

Score: 67%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Facebook Messenger is a simple and beautiful app. Chat on any operating system, without any distractions. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
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15

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MetroIRC

Score: 60%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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An IRC client that follows the Metro design guidelines for Windows desktop. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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11

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Messenger Lite

Score: 27%

FreeAndroid TabletAndroid
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To achieve fast and Lite Messenger messaging app dateafriend the people in your life. Be installed quickly. To install less than 10 MB of disk space-saving storage Features:Free,Android,Android,Tablet
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11

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Jabiru

Score: 45%

FreeAndroid
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Jabber for Android client. Features:Free,Android
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Facebook Messenger Kids

Score: 20%

FreeAndroid TabletKindle FireAndroidiPhoneiPad
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For children, a tablet or a smartphone, messenger free video calls and messaging app, which is designed to connect with close friends and family. Only Children Features:Free,Android,iPhone,Android,Tablet,iPad,Kindle,Fire
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Swift XMPP Client

Score: 50%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
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Fast, sleek, secure, flexible and intuitive XMPP client with properties that makes it suitable for a variety of application scenarios. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

Kadu alternatives FAQ

What is the best Kadu alternative?

Thunderbird is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Kadu alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Thunderbird, Pidgin, Adium, Miranda IM, IM+.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone +3, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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