Miranda IM is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for Windows. It is designed to be resource efficient and easy to use while still providing many powerful features. It supports a variety of protocols, including ICQ, AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, Gadu-Gadu, and IRC. It also supports file transfers, encryption, and custom plug-ins. It has a clean and simple interface with support for skins, themes and customizations. Miranda IM also supports plugins for added functionality, and users can create their own plugins.
Discontinued empathy is not currently maintained. The latest version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can still be downloaded from the official website.