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KaidanChatty
Free

Free to download and use; developed within the KDE community.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Linux Linux
  • Works with any XMPP server instead of a single provider
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • SMS and MMS through the phone modem
  • Matrix and XMPP in the same app
  • Developers note it still lacks some basic features
  • Has known stability issues
  • Linux only
  • XMPP support is optional and depends on libpurple
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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