Conversations

Open-source XMPP messenger for Android that is battery-friendly and works with any Jabber server.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Conversations

Conversations is the best-known Android app for XMPP, also called Jabber, the open and federated chat standard where addresses look like user@server and anyone can run a server. It covers one-to-one and group chats, file and image sharing, voice and video calls and end-to-end encryption with OMEMO, and it is designed to use little battery without relying on Google's push notification service. You can create an account on the developer's own server for a small fee or use any free public or self-hosted XMPP server. The app is open source under the GPLv3: it is a paid download on Google Play, which funds development, and free on F-Droid. It only runs on Android; iPhone and desktop users pair it with clients such as Monal or Gajim. XMPP gives you independence, but the experience depends on the server you choose, and few mainstream contacts already have an XMPP address.

Best for: Android users who want an independent, federated messenger on open standards.

What works

Works with any XMPP server, including your own
Battery-friendly without Google push
OMEMO end-to-end encryption

Why people leave

Android only
Experience depends on the server you pick
Few mainstream contacts use XMPP

Top Conversations alternatives

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1
Monal
The equivalent XMPP client for iPhone and Mac users.
66.5
2
Gajim
A full-featured XMPP client for Windows, Mac and Linux desktops.
62.6
3
Element
Federated Matrix chat with a larger community and richer group features.
59.6
4
Delta Chat
Another open-standards messenger, with even easier sign-up.
57.2
5
Signal
Simpler and more widely used, if federation isn't a priority.
55.3

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Conversations: common questions

Is Conversations free?

Yes. Conversations is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Conversations open source?

Yes. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Conversations run on?

Conversations is available for Android and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Conversations?

The highest-ranked Conversations alternatives right now are Monal, Gajim and Element. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Conversations facts

3 of 3 verified

Protocol: XMPP (Jabber); Checked Oct 25, 2026conversations.im(opens source in a new tab); “Conversations is a Jabber/XMPP client for Android 6.0+ smartphones that has been optimized to provide a unique mobile experience.”
License: GPLv3; Checked Oct 25, 2026conversations.im(opens source in a new tab); “licensed under the GPLv3”
Encryption: TLS to servers; Checked Oct 25, 2026conversations.im(opens source in a new tab); “The communication between Conversations and the XMPP server as well as the communication between the individual servers is TLS encrypted.”