Side by side
Adium vs Miranda NG
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Adium provides a free, protocol-focused messaging client for Mac users, with account consolidation and configurable chat handling. Check protocol support and the stated file-transfer limits before relying on it for every service.
Visit Adium Free plan Windows
Miranda NG offers broad protocol coverage in a free Windows desktop client with downloadable plugins and customization options. Its supported operating systems and some plugin requirements should be checked before installation.
Visit Miranda NGThe facts
| Adium | Miranda NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | adium.im | miranda-ng.org |
| On team chat apps | #51 of 63 | #47 of 63 |
Adium: what it does well
- Free macOS messaging application
- Open-source GNU GPL project
- Combines accounts into one contact
- Tabbed conversation arrangements
- OTR privacy features documented
What to know first
- macOS only
- Does not host messaging services
- Some third-party plugins are unsupported
- AIM and ICQ transfers capped at 4 GB
Miranda NG: what it does well
- Free open-source Windows client
- Supports many messaging protocols
- Provides 32-bit and 64-bit downloads
- Plugins and languages can be added
- Includes detailed IRC features
What to know first
- Windows-only platform support
- DeltaChat plugin requires Windows 10 or newer
- DeltaChat also requires 64-bit Windows
Alternatives to Adium Alternatives to Miranda NG The whole list