Open Source Mac Messaging Platforms
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View 65 business solutionsBrowse free open source Messaging platforms and projects for Mac 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sideband
LXMF client for Android, Linux and macOS to communicate with people
Sideband is a privacy-focused, peer-to-peer mesh messaging protocol and platform that allows users to communicate directly over local networks or the internet without servers. It emphasizes metadata resistance and secure message delivery, working effectively in offline, low-bandwidth, or disaster recovery scenarios. Built-in Rust, Sideband supports encrypted group messaging, file transfers, and network self-discovery. It is ideal for use in community networks, crisis response, and decentralized communications infrastructure. -
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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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EOL Rambox CE
Free and Open Source messaging and emailing app
Free, Open Source and cross-platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one. -
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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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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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cabal-cli
Terminal client for Cabal, the p2p chat platform
cabal-cli is a terminal-based client for Cabal, a peer-to-peer chat platform that operates without centralized servers. It allows users to create and join decentralized chat channels, ensuring privacy and resilience against censorship. The CLI interface provides a lightweight and efficient means of communication, particularly suited for developers and tech-savvy users. -
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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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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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Rasa
Open source machine learning framework to automate text conversations
Rasa is an open source machine learning framework to automate text-and voice-based conversations. With Rasa, you can build contextual assistants on Facebook Messenger, Slack, Google Hangouts, Webex Teams, Microsoft Bot Framework, Rocket.Chat, Mattermost, Telegram, and Twilio or on your own custom conversational channels. Rasa helps you build contextual assistants capable of having layered conversations with lots of back-and-forths. In order for a human to have a meaningful exchange with a contextual assistant, the assistant needs to be able to use context to build on things that were previously discussed. Rasa enables you to build assistants that can do this in a scalable way. Rasa uses Poetry for packaging and dependency management. If you want to build it from the source, you have to install Poetry first. By default, Poetry will try to use the currently activated Python version to create the virtual environment for the current project automatically. -
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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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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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Goofy
Desktop client for Facebook Messenger
Goofy is a macOS client for Facebook Messenger. But unlike most other clients, it does not use any of Facebook's APIs, but is basically a single-site browser that injects a little CSS and JS into messenger.com to make it a little more app-like. Feel free to create issues on this repo for feature requests of any kind. However, some features may not be possible due to the way this application is working. Also, I don't want this to be a feature-bloated monster, but a slick and small app. Depending on the number of contributors and the progress of this app, I will schedule releases from time to time, which will then be distributed on goofyapp.com. To debug, there's a VSCode launch.json that can be used to debug the Electron app. To debug the Facebook JavaScript changes you'll need to use the Chrome Web Inspector. -
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Mibew Messenger is an open-source live support application allowing visitors of your site to chat with your operators.
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libsignal
Home to the Signal Protocol and other cryptographic primitives
libsignal is the foundational cryptographic library that implements the Signal Protocol and other essential primitives used across the official Signal clients and servers, enabling secure end-to-end encrypted communication. Written primarily in Rust with bindings and APIs surfaced for Java, Swift, and TypeScript, this library encapsulates critical algorithms like the Double Ratchet, prekey mechanisms, secure key storage, and zero-knowledge group primitives, along with additional utilities for media handling and device key transfer. libsignal abstracts complex cryptographic constructions into reusable components that client applications can adopt to ensure forward secrecy, authentication, and integrity without re-implementing core security logic. Although its primary use is within the Signal ecosystem, its documentation and exposed interfaces allow developers to explore modern secure messaging primitives or use pieces of the protocol in experimental applications.
