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Linux Apps for Communications

You know about the biggest communication apps, like Gmail, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype, and Google Hangouts, but do you know which email, messaging, and video chat apps excel at different tasks? Check our recommendations to see which communications apps are best for social, search, gaming, work collaboration, and more.

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Top 3 Communications Apps for Linux

Skype for Linux DEB
Free
Communicate worldwide through free Skype-to-Skype video/audio calls, personalized messaging, and low-rate mobile/landline connection.
Linux
ICTBroadcast
Paid
Offer a range of broadcasting services to your users.
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird for Linux
Free
Take advantage of best-adapted, highly customizable, lightning-fast, safely secured, and private email experience.
Linux

More Communications Apps for Linux

KMess for Ubuntu
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Psi for Linux
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
aMSN for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Get a MSN compatible messenger application.
Linux
Psi for Debian (32-bit)
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
Gossip for Linux
Free
Get an an instant messaging client for your Linux system.
Linux
Skype for Linux SNAP
Free
Reach out to the world via voice and HD video calling, videoconferencing, screen sharing, and smart messaging.
Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird Beta for Linux
Free
Familiarize with Thunderbird's emerging innovations and make assessment contribution to overall performance improvement.
Linux
Dovecot for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Get the IMAP and POP3 server for your Linux system.
Linux
Xeoma for Linux/ARM
Trial version
Connect cameras to powerful video surveillance from small to big systems.
Linux
Ekiga for Linux
Free
Get an open source Instant Messenger application for your Linux system.
Linux
Claws Mail for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader on your Linux system.
Linux
Pidgin for Linux (Fedora)
Free
Connect to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and more chat networks all at once.
Linux
SurgeMail for Linux (64-bit)
Free
Get a scalable secure carrier class Email server.
Linux
Pidgin for Linux
Free
Log in to numerous accounts within multiple IM networks concomitantly from a single application.
Linux
Claws Mail for Ubuntu (32-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader on your Linux system.
Linux
KMess for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Spark for Red Hat
Free
Incorporate instant messenger with numerous features.
Linux
TeamSpeak Client for Linux
Free
Speak with one another over the Internet.
Linux
Dovecot for Red Hat Enterprise (32-bit)
Free
Get the IMAP and POP3 server for your Linux system.
Linux
TeamSpeak Server for Linux
Free
Speak with one another over the Internet.
Linux
Zimbra Desktop for Linux
Free
Manage your email, contacts, calendar, and documents.
Linux
KMess for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux
Sendmail for Linux
Free
Get a flexible mail transport agent for your Linux system.
Linux
Claws Mail for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Get an email client and news reader on your Linux system.
Linux

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