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Conversations

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Conversations is an open source Jabber/XMPP instant messaging client for Android 6.0+ smartphones. It supports end-to-end encryption (OMEMO and OpenPGP), group chats, image and file sharing, message synchronization across devices, and encrypted A/V calls via Jingle/WebRTC. It is optimized to be easy to use, reliable, and battery friendly.

What it's for

Sending encrypted instant messagesSharing images and files in chatsCreating and joining group chats (conferences)Synchronizing messages across multiple devicesMaking end-to-end encrypted audio/video callsOrganizing contacts with tagsRunning or connecting to a self-hosted XMPP server

Features 17

Address book integration (F-Droid version)
Audio/video calls via Jingle and WebRTC
Client State Indication for background battery savings
Domain hosting option via conversations.im
Dynamic history loading from server
Dynamic tags for organizing contacts
End-to-end encryption via OMEMO
Group chats / multi-user conferences
Image and file sharing in chats
Low battery impact via independent XMPP connection
Message Delivery Receipts
Message synchronization across multiple devices (Message Carbons)
OpenPGP support for backwards compatibility
Profile pictures / avatars in chats and conferences
Read markers (message confirmation)
Stream Management for connection resilience
Support for federated XMPP servers

At a glance

free tieropen source

TypeMobile app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsAndroid

Forcompanies needing professional XMPP support, software developers, individuals wanting private messaging

Integrations

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Pricing

The app is sold as a one-time purchase on Google Play (price not publicly listed) but is also freely available as open source via F-Droid or self-compiled from source.

Google Play versionQuote

One-time purchase via Google Play Store; exact price not stated on the page.

F-Droid / Self-built versionFree

Free version built from source code or distributed via F-Droid.