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Empathy vs Highfive

A side-by-side look at Empathy and Highfive. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Empathy

Empathy

Social & Communications

Empathy is an open source instant messaging client that supports text, voice and video chat. It uses the Telepathy framework and integrates with the GNOME desktop environment. Empathy supports popular protocols like XMPP, IRC, Facebook Messenger, and more.

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Highfive

Highfive

Remote Work & Education

Highfive is a video conferencing and meetings software designed for small to medium businesses. It provides HD video and audio, screen sharing, messaging, calendar integrations, and support for up to 25 meeting participants.

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