Empathy is an app (or website) that focuses on helping people connect with and relate to others. It provides users with a platform to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others. Empathy allows users to exchange messages, share photos and videos, and create groups to discuss shared interests. It also provides users with a range of features to help them connect with those around them, including polls, questionnaires, and event listings. Additionally, the app includes a range of resources to help users develop their social and communication skills, such as tips on how to start conversations and how to maintain positive relationships.
can use many of the same protocols as empathy ... allowing you to consolidate the need for multiple clients
It is not open source and does not have end-to-end encryption.
Skype
Pidgin
Hangouts
Tox
Riot.im
Wire
Jitsi
Jami
Rambox
Facebook Messenger
Franz
Linphone
Conversations
Zulip
Trillian
Adium
appear.in
LINE
Miranda IM
Gajim
Empathy is used for several accounts at once. Skype is exclusive for its services.