Trillian

What Trillian is

Trillian is a messaging platform from Trillian, a maker founded in 2000 and headquartered in Connecticut, USA. It is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with API support also listed. The service supports channels and guest access, and message history is unlimited. Its listed integrations include Olark and Jabber, along with Global Relay, Active Directory, OpenLDAP, Duo, and RSA SecurID.

Trillian uses a freemium model. The Individual Free plan costs nothing and is for one user. Individual Pro costs $3.99 a month, billed monthly, for one user. Business and Enterprise plans each have a five-user minimum; their prices are not given here. This gives individuals a free option and a paid individual plan, while teams can choose plans with a minimum seat count. Trillian's range of desktop, mobile, and web platforms lets users access it across several device types.

Who it suits

Trillian suits individuals looking for messaging across mobile, desktop, or web platforms, especially if unlimited message history, channels, or guest access matter. Teams needing integrations such as Active Directory, OpenLDAP, or Duo may consider its Business or Enterprise plans, which require at least five users.

Limits

Individual Free is for one user. Business and Enterprise have a five-user minimum; their prices are not given.

Getting started

1. Visit the Trillian website.
2. Choose a platform: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, or web.
3. Select Individual Free or Individual Pro for one user, or a team plan with at least five users.

Verdict

Choose Trillian if you want messaging with unlimited history across mobile, desktop, and web, or need its listed directory and security integrations. Individuals can start with the free one-user plan. Teams should weigh the five-user minimum on Business and Enterprise, and Individual Pro costs $3.99 a month.