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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

MailScanner for Debian
Free
Get an Email security and anti-spam package for Email gateway systems.
Linux
Sylpheed Beta for Linux
Free
Get an Email client for your Linux system.
Linux
Dada Mail for Linux
Free
Get a web based Email list management system on your Linux machine.
Linux
Openfire for Red Hat
Free
Chat with your pals using XMPP protocol.
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Free
Get enterprise messaging and collaboration system.
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Get enterprise messaging and collaboration system.
Linux
Psi for CentOS
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
Psi for Ubuntu (64-bit)
Free
Send messages or chat using your Jabber account.
Linux
Centericq for Redhat Linux
Free
Get a text mode menu and window driven IM interface.
Linux
Openfire for Linux
Free
Chat with your pals using XMPP protocol.
Linux
XChat for Linux
Free
Join multiple IRC channels at the same time.
Linux
TwitHaven for Linux
Free
Short messages and attachments without the complexities of Email and SMS text systems.
Linux
Gammu for Ubuntu
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
Dovecot for Fedora (32-bit)
Free
Get the IMAP and POP3 server for your Linux system.
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Fedora (64-bit)
Free
Get enterprise messaging and collaboration system.
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Free
Get enterprise messaging and collaboration system.
Linux
Gobby for Linux
Free
Get free collaborative editor supporting multiple documents in one session and a multi-user chat.
Linux
Gammu for Debian (64-bit)
Free
Manage contacts, messages, calendar, and file system of your mobile phone.
Linux
Zimbra Collaboration Suite for Debian
Free
Get enterprise messaging and collaboration system.
Linux
SurgeMail for Linux
Free
Get a scalable, secure, and carrier class Email server.
Linux
CompletePBX 5
Free
Set up virtual PBX for Xorcom hardware and software phone system.
Linux
KMess for Gentoo Linux
Free
Get an MSN/Live Messenger compatible chat client for Linux.
Linux

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