ICQ — Linux alternatives

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ICQ was one of the earliest widely used instant messaging clients on the internet.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what ICQ does for you? Below are 3 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

3 Linux alternatives to ICQ

Empathy

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

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33% match

Kopete

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

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33% match

Pidgin

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

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33% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to ICQ?

Based on community votes, Empathy is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to ICQ on Linux Alternative.com.

Does ICQ run natively on Linux?

ICQ does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 3 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to ICQ free?

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