Pidgin

Pidgin is a Linux alternative to Google Talk (GTalk) on Windows.

Considering a switch? Pidgin is one of 5 Internet programs on Linux Alternative.com mapped specifically to Google Talk (GTalk) users, and community votes below reflect how it compares to the others.

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

Category: Internet Platform: Linux

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4 other 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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Psi

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pidgin free?

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

Does Pidgin run on Windows too?

Many Linux applications, including some in the Internet category, also have Windows builds. Check the download link above to see what platforms Pidgin supports.

What are other alternatives to Google Talk (GTalk) besides Pidgin?

There are 4 other Linux alternatives to Google Talk (GTalk) listed on this page, ranked by community votes.