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Also covers messaging and open source
WhatsApp Chat Exporter parses chat databases from Android or iOS backups and exports readable HTML or structured JSON.
Alternatives
The Best Altus Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives3 free · 6 open source
Looking for something like Altus? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 6 are open source.
The Altus desktop client packages WhatsApp Web with themes and notifications, providing a desktop interface for messaging.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionWhatsApp-Chat-ExporterWhatsApp Chat Exporter parses chat databases from Android…Free or freemium optionTeaSpeakTeaSpeak provides VoIP communication through web and native…Another optionFerdium AppFerdium brings multiple messaging and productivity services…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter | — | Yes | Android, iOS |
| 2 | Ferdium App | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Fluux | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | WeeChat | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 5 | matterbridge | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Zulip | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | TeaSpeak | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows, Linux |
| 8 | Profanity | — | Not stated | — |
| 9 | Pidgin | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 10 | XMPP Clients / Resources | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
All Altus alternatives
2
Also covers messaging and open source
Ferdium brings multiple messaging and productivity services together in one desktop application.
3
Also covers messaging and open source
Fluux Messenger is a cross-platform XMPP client for communities and organizations.
4
Also covers messaging · same kind of app
WeeChat is a fast, light and extensible chat client with a text-based user interface.
5
Also covers messaging and open source
Matterbridge connects chat platforms including IRC, Slack, Discord, Telegram, Matrix, and Mattermost through message bridges.
6
Also covers messaging and open source
Zulip provides an open-source team chat server and web application for team collaboration and focused discussions.
7
Also covers messaging · same kind of app · free
TeaSpeak provides VoIP communication through web and native clients, with project pages for downloads and community support.
8
Profanity
github.com/profanity-im/profanityAlso covers messaging
Profanity lets users connect to XMPP messaging services from a terminal interface.
9
Pidgin
pidgin.imAlso covers messaging
Pidgin signs in to accounts on multiple chat networks through a single desktop messaging program.
10
XMPP Clients / Resources
xmpp.org/getting-startedAlso covers messaging
This guide helps newcomers start chatting with XMPP by explaining how to choose and use compatible clients.
11
CoyIM
coy.imAlso covers messaging
CoyIM provides a security-focused chat client, and its project page cautions that the software has not yet been audited.
12
Profanity
profanity-im.github.ioAlso covers messaging
Profanity provides text-based access to XMPP services as a console chat client written in C.
13
Wts
wts.knugi.devAlso covers messaging
Wts exports WhatsApp conversations from Android and iOS, with cross-platform support for both mobile systems.
14
TrringMe
trringme.comAlso covers messaging
TrringMe provides a WhatsApp Business and omnichannel conversational AI platform for customer engagement.
15
Slack
camel-kwr1314.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-…Also covers messaging
Slack provides team communication with an interface described as faster and more organized than email.
16
Awesome Fluxer
github.com/awesome-fluxer/awesome-fluxerAlso covers messaging
A community-maintained list collects Fluxer libraries, utilities, clients, bots, and other projects.
17
Awesome Stoat
github.com/stoatchat/awesome-stoatAlso covers messaging
This community list gathers libraries, bots, clients, and tools for the Stoat chat app.
18
Twist
twist.comAlso covers messaging
Twist organizes team collaboration through asynchronous written conversations in a messaging app.
19
xabber
xabber.comAlso covers messaging
Xabber provides open source XMPP chat on Android and the web, including account registration and messaging features.
20
Also covers messaging · free
Fluxer provides free and open source messaging for friends, groups, and communities through a chat app.
21
Ferdium
ferdium.orgAlso covers messaging
Ferdium brings messaging services into one productivity app, with its site identifying ferdium.org as the official domain.
22
Sila
silahq.comAlso covers messaging
Sila provides messaging for teams and AI agents to work together in the same conversations.
23
Also covers messaging · same kind of app · free
SimpleX Chat is an encrypted messenger without user IDs, where people can connect through a link or QR code to message and call.
24
Chitchatter
chitchatter.imAlso covers messaging
Chitchatter enables peer-to-peer messaging without a central chat server, using a serverless and decentralized approach.
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Alternatives to similar tools
matterbridge24 alternativesAwesome Fluxer24 alternativesAwesome Stoat24 alternativesZulip24 alternativesXMPP Clients / Resources24 alternativesCoyIM24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Altus?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Altus are WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter, Ferdium App, and Fluux.
Is there a free alternative to Altus?
Yes. TeaSpeak, Fluxer, and SimpleX are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Altus?
Yes: WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter, Ferdium App, Fluux, and WeeChat.
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