Side by side
IM+ vs Ripcord
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 AndroidiPhoneMac+1
IM+ centralizes a broad set of communication accounts with desktop controls, calls, and file sharing. Review the plan and privacy details if consolidating many services is your goal.
Visit IM+ Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Ripcord offers a compact, customizable desktop client for Slack and Discord with unlimited history and low stated resource use. Its unlimited trial is useful for evaluation, but Slack payment and Discord’s account limit affect how it can be used.
Visit RipcordThe facts
| IM+ | Ripcord | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | No Ads Yearly: $16.99 a year | Ripcord License: $20, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | IM+ | Not published |
| Website | plus.im | cancel.fm |
| On team chat apps | #39 of 63 | #43 of 63 |
IM+: what it does well
- Combines many messaging and social services
- Supports multiple accounts per service
- Audio and video calls are listed
- Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- ChatGPT support for composing answers
What to know first
- Business plan costs $8 per user monthly
- iOS app includes in-app purchases
- Privacy policy lists extensive personal-data collection
- Some listed services may have their own limitations
Ripcord: what it does well
- Supports Slack and Discord channels
- Unlimited message history
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- No tracking or analytics
- License never expires
What to know first
- Slack features eventually require payment
- Discord allows only one online account
- Slack voice chat is still work in progress
- License use is limited to one person