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Softonic Rating:
Excellent:9/10
License:
Free
Added:
March 11, 2008
Publisher:
Website
File size:
17.1 MB
Downloads:
346
Cyril Roger

“Instant messaging as free and open as it should be”

by Cyril Roger

People tend to stick to the more known messaging clients when there are so many excellent open source alternatives out there like Psi.

This client was built to connect to multiple Jabber accounts and more known IM accounts like Yahoo or MSN. It's simple to set up, thanks to startup tips and guides found in the forum and wiki.

This last point is one of the main strengths of Psi. The open source project benefits from a strong community which has really helped make it a solid messaging client over the years. One of the examples of that is all the localized version of Psi that are available.

Psi is easy to use, yet discreet and features lots of iconsets and emoticons. You can also fully customize the interface and add your own icons. You can work with hotkeys and create command lines to insert in your chats, however more technical users will probably feel more comfortable working with these.

Users worried about their security or working with Psi in a public environment will be glad to know that it features SSL encryption and lets you use OpenPGP to send encrypted messages.

Psi is a real pleasure to use and is loaded with features, from security to customization and not forgetting multiple IM and Jabber compatibility. If you're looking for a good alternative messaging client, this is the one to choose.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Psi:

  • OS: Mac OS X

Minimum requirements:

  • Processor: PPC/Intel MHz
  • Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Pros
  • Fully customizable
  • Chat on multiple Jabber and IM accounts
  • Lots of tips and strong community
  • SSL encryption and OpenPGP
Cons
  • Commands can be a little technical
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From the publisher of Psi

Psi is a free instant messaging application designed for the Jabber IM network (including Google Talk). Fast and lightweight, Psi is fully open-source and compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

With Psi's full Unicode support and localizations, easy file transfers, customizable iconsets, and many other great features, you'll learn why users around the world are making the switch to free, open instant messaging.

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Reviews for Psi in other languages

  • Psi (Testbericht auf Deutsch)
  • Psi (Análisis en español)
  • Psi (Le test en français)

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