Matterbridge is an open-source gateway that relays messages, attachments, and other events between chat platforms such as Discord, IRC, Mattermost, Slack, and Telegram. It is designed for self-hosters and communities that need one conversation shared across multiple services.
💡 Pick it for a decentralized, extensible bridge ecosystem instead of a single relay service.
Matrix is an open network for secure, decentralized communication.
💡 Pick it if you want a hosted unified inbox without configuring or maintaining bridges.
Beeper is a unified messaging app that brings conversations from multiple chat networks into one inbox for individuals and teams. It emphasizes...
Freemium, Plus from $9.99/mo
Element
💡 Pick it for a full team messenger with encryption and Matrix bridges rather than a bare relay.
Element is a secure, open-source collaboration client built on the decentralized Matrix network. It is used by teams and public-sector organizations for...
Free; paid hosting available
💡 Pick it for a lightweight personal multi-account client instead of a server-side bridge.
Pidgin is a multi-platform instant messaging client that supports multiple chat networks simultaneously. It is free and open-source software.
💡 Pick it for managed multi-device messaging and business controls without operating bridge infrastructure.
Trillian is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC. It provides capabilities not...
Free with Pro version available for $20 per year
💡 Pick it if you only need several chat services in one desktop app, not cross-platform message relaying.
Rambox is a workspace browser that allows you to manage as many applications as you want, all in one place.
Free, with a Pro version available
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