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Adium

Free#58 of 63 in Team Chat Apps

Adium: A focused free client for combining legacy messaging accounts on macOS. Ranked #58 of 63 in Team Chat Apps by our editors (3.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users combining legacy messaging services.

3.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mac users combining legacy messaging services
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines multiple accounts and contacts in one macOS client
- Supports OTR encryption, file transfers, and local message history
- Offers themes, message views, extensions, and tabbed chat windows
Where it doesn't
- macOS is the only listed platform
- No channels, calls, or modern team collaboration features
- Focused on older messaging services rather than hosted team workspaces

Our verdict on Adium

Adium is a free, open-source instant messaging client for macOS. It is designed for people who want to connect accounts from multiple messaging services in one desktop application rather than adopt a hosted team-chat workspace. Supported services include XMPP, Google Talk, LiveJournal Talk, AIM, ICQ, Bonjour, Twitter, IRC, Gadu-Gadu, IBM Lotus Sametime, and Novell GroupWise. Users can organize conversations in tabbed chat windows, combine contacts across accounts, and receive visual notifications through macOS notification features.

Its main strength is breadth across messaging protocols and legacy services. Adium can bring separate accounts into one interface while retaining local message history, file transfers over supported protocols, customizable message views, themes, and extensions. OTR encryption adds a privacy feature for supported conversations. This makes the product a practical fit for Mac users who still need access to several established messaging services and prefer an open-source desktop client. The narrow focus is also important: Adium does not host messaging services, so it depends on external accounts and their compatibility.

Adium is less suitable for teams seeking a modern collaboration environment. It does not provide channels or calls, and its macOS-only coverage limits access for organizations with mixed-device users. The official site documents a macOS download and support for older Mac OS X versions, while current compatibility with legacy services may vary. Choose Adium when consolidated instant messaging, local history, and protocol coverage matter more than shared workspaces and broader platform support. Teams that need channels, calls, or a hosted team-chat system should choose a different category fit.

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Adium pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Adium fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Channels	No
Guest access	Not verified
Message history	Not verified
Integrations	XMPP, Google Talk, LiveJournal Talk, AIM, ICQ, Bonjour, Twitter, IRC, Gadu-Gadu, IBM Lotus Sametime, Novell GroupWise
Supported platforms	macOS
Maximum members	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	11 integrations: XMPP, Google Talk, LiveJournal Talk, AIM, ICQ, Bonjour … See all →
Pricing	Free plan
Website	adium.im
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Adium integrations

Adium lists 11 integrations on its own site.

XMPP
Google Talk
LiveJournal Talk
AIM
ICQ
Bonjour
Twitter
IRC
Gadu-Gadu
IBM Lotus Sametime
Novell GroupWise

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