Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Messages | Linux Today

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Messages

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Dec 21, 2021

Messages is an instant messaging software application. It offers features like conversation pinning, the ability to mention individuals, message searching, and tools to send messages such as Memoji.

Messages is proprietary freeware that’s not available for Linux. What are the best free and open source alternatives?

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