Monal

An open-source XMPP chat client for iPhone, iPad and Mac.

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About Monal

Monal is an instant messaging client for the XMPP network on iOS, iPadOS and macOS, aiming to fill the role on Apple devices that Conversations fills on Android. XMPP is an open, decentralised protocol: anyone can run a server, and addresses look like email addresses.

The app implements a range of XMPP extension protocols for modern chat features and can use one or several accounts. It is developed under a BSD license, and the project states it does not sell or track user information.

Strengths

  • Native app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS
  • Works with any XMPP server, including self-hosted ones
  • Supports multiple accounts
  • No tracking or data selling

Limitations

  • Apple platforms only
  • Needs an XMPP account from a provider or your own server

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source under a BSD license.
License
BSD
Developer
The Monal contributors
Platforms
macOS, iOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
iPhone and Mac users who want a decentralised XMPP chat app
Categories
Messaging
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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  • Conversations

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    Conversations is a GPL-3.0 XMPP client with mature OMEMO encryption for Android instead of Apple devices, paid on Google Play but free on F-Droid.

  • Gajim

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    Gajim is a full-featured XMPP desktop client with OMEMO and OpenPGP encryption, but it runs on Windows and Linux rather than Apple platforms.

  • Dino

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    Dino is a GPL-3.0 desktop XMPP client with OMEMO encryption, calls and file transfer, focused on Linux with other platforms needing third-party builds.

  • Kaidan

    A Qt-based XMPP chat client for desktop and mobile, part of the KDE community.

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    Kaidan is a KDE XMPP client for Linux with encrypted messaging, calls and file sharing, though developers note missing basic features and known stability issues.

  • Movim

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    Movim is a self-hostable XMPP web client combining chat, group rooms, news feeds and video calls, usable in any browser.

  • Converse

    An open-source XMPP chat client that runs in the web browser, as a full app or embedded widget.

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    Converse is an MPL-2.0 browser-based XMPP client with OMEMO encryption that can run as a full app or embedded widget on any platform.

  • Psi

    A Qt-based desktop XMPP client for experienced users, with plugins for OMEMO, OTR and OpenPGP encryption.

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    Psi is a customizable desktop XMPP client for macOS, Windows and Linux with encryption plugins and calls, but its last tagged release dates from 2020.

  • Profanity

    A console-based XMPP chat client written in C with OMEMO, OTR and PGP encryption.

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    Profanity is a terminal XMPP client with OMEMO, OTR and PGP encryption, running on macOS and Linux but without a graphical interface.

Monal as an alternative

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  • Cheogram

    An Android XMPP client that links chat with phone numbers, SMS and calls through pluggable routes.

    FreeProprietaryAndroid

    Monal is an open-source XMPP client for iPhone, iPad and Mac, so moving means switching to Apple platforms without Cheogram's SMS and call routes.

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