Spark IM
Cross-platform XMPP instant messaging client
Spark is a full-featured, cross-platform XMPP instant messaging client with group chat, file transfer, and strong support for the Openfire server. It is aimed at organizations running their own chat infrastructure.
Key features
- XMPP desktop client
- Group chat and file transfer
- Tight Openfire integration
- Cross-platform
Strengths
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Java
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
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