Open Source C Messaging Platforms for Windows

See https://pidgin.im/about/ for more information. Pidgin is an instant messaging program which lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. It runs on Windows, Linux, and other UNIX operating systems. Pidgin is compatible with the following chat networks out of the box: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, MXit, Novell GroupWise Messenger, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr. It is written in C and makes heavy use of GLib and GTK+. Finch is a command line instant messaging program. It also lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat network simultaneously, and it is compatible with the same chat networks as Pidgin. It is written in C and makes heavy use of GLib and ncurses.

The gSOAP toolkit is an extensive suite of portable C and C++ software to develop XML Web services with powerful type-safe XML data bindings. Easy-to-use code-generator tools allow you to directly integrate XML data in C and C++. Serializes native application data in XML. Includes WSDL/XSD schema binding and auto-coding tools, stub/skeleton compiler, Web server integration with Apache module and IIS extension, high-performance XML processing with schema validation, fast MIME/MTOM streaming, SOAP and REST Web API development, WS-* protocols (WS-Security, WS-Policy, WS-ReliableMessaging, etc), XML-RPC and JSON. Licensed under GPLv2. Visit the developer center with guides, tutorials, and examples at www.genivia.com/dev.html The documentation of the toolkit, libraries, plugins and more is available at www.genivia.com/docs.html Commercial-use licenses and expert technical support services are available at competitive pricing levels, please visit www.genivia.com/products.html

Miranda IM is an open source, multi-protocol instant messaging client designed to be very light on system resources, extremely fast and customizable. A powerful plugin-based architecture make Miranda IM one of the most flexible clients on the planet.

Tox is a peer to peer (serverless) instant messenger that focuses on security and privacy. In today's world where digital surveillance is rampant, Tox offers users a communication software alternative that's free from prying eyes and ears, and is, quite literally free and without advertising. Tox comes with all the great features you'd expect from an instant messenger application, including voice calls, video calls, file sharing and screen sharing. Everything done on Tox is encrypted using open-source libraries so you can be assured of completely private conversations. It also has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data. There are no corporate interests, no hidden agendas-- just simple, secure and easy to use messaging.

Toxic is a Tox protocol-based command-line messenger for Linux, offering fully encrypted, decentralized, and serverless instant messaging. It includes features such as text messaging, file transfer, and audio calls—all without requiring user accounts or central servers. Toxic is designed for power users who prefer a minimalist interface, operating entirely within a terminal while delivering strong privacy through the Tox peer-to-peer protocol. It’s lightweight, fast, and ideal for use in low-resource or remote systems.

A very nice MSN compatible messenger application, aMSN Messenger is a multiplatform MSN messenger clone. Works pretty much like its Windows based counterpart. Perfect for keeping in touch with those friends who have not yet seen the light. Works on linux

Ayttm is an instant messenger program, supporting various protocols such as MSN, Yahoo, AIM, Jabber, and more. It is the heir of the Everybuddy project, and aims to continue improving the program and addressing its shortcomings.

PlanetaMessenger.org is a Instant Messenger with support to all well known instant messenger networks including ICQ,MSN,AIM,Yahoo! and Jabber through a powerfull plugin engine. PlanetaMessenger.org support multiples look and feels, plugins and profiles.

Instant Messenger provides user with an easy way to chat with friends from many popular networks in one integrated program. Supported IM networks are ICQ, AOL, Google Talk, Facebook, MSN, IRC, Skype, Gagu-gadu a many more. It is based on great Pidgin Instant Messenger project.

It's just another Instant Messenger based on jabber

IMGIANT is a GTK based instant messenger application. It will support 8 different protocols, (aim, yahoo, icq, msn, napster, jabber, gadu, groupwise) and contain all features that an Instant messenger should contain, including more it shouldnt!

P2P instant messenger, featured centerless, free and secure.

A free Win32 instant messaging client. Smaller, Faster, Easier.

MessengerA2Z is an advanced Windows based instant messaging client. One of the First Windows Based Instant Messengers in the world to seamlessly integrate the BIG 4 Instant Messenger Services, namely MSN, Yahoo, AIM and ICQ on a single platform providing

eConnector is an Instant Messaging software for both Win32 and UNIX OSs. This project is really dead.

metalicblue is a instant messenger server and client will very versatile and feturefull also free for linux/unix if you would like to join the project please email admin@kc8yho.org need developers and programmers always needing help and very nice team m