Google Talk (GTalk) — Linux alternatives

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Google Talk was Google's discontinued instant messaging and VoIP client, later replaced by Hangouts.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Google Talk (GTalk) does for you? Below are 5 Linux alternatives in the Internet category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Internet Platform: Windows

5 Linux alternatives to Google Talk (GTalk)

Coccinella

Coccinella was an open-source instant messaging client for the XMPP/Jabber protocol with a built-in whiteboard.

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Empathy

Empathy was GNOME's default multi-protocol instant messaging and VoIP client.

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Kopete

Kopete is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for KDE.

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Pidgin

Pidgin is a free, multi-protocol instant messaging client for Linux, Windows and Mac.

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Psi

Psi is a lightweight, standards-compliant XMPP/Jabber instant messaging client.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Google Talk (GTalk)?

Based on community votes, Coccinella is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Google Talk (GTalk) on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Google Talk (GTalk) run natively on Linux?

Google Talk (GTalk) does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 5 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Google Talk (GTalk) free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.