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Adium vs Pronto
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.
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Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Pronto combines team messaging, meetings, announcements, translation and role controls across major platforms. Buyers should request pricing and confirm whether API enablement and integrations fit their setup.
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| Adium | Pronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Pronto |
| Website | adium.im | pronto.io |
| On team chat apps | #51 of 63 | #55 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
Pronto: what it does well
- Chats include polls and read receipts
- Video meetings need no links
- Lock-screen announcements improve visibility
- Message translation supports preferred languages
- Free trial supports up to 100 users
What to know first
- Business pricing requires a request
- API disabled by default
- Trial limited to 100 users per account
- Paid product