Direct Client
Monal connects directly to the IM server. There is no middle man to record credentials or conversations.
Secure
Old style SSL and new start TLS support provides the option to use encryption to protect conversations from eavesdroppers.
Stays Open
After logging in, Monal will keep running in the background and stay open until you decide to close it.
Compatible
The XMPP standard allows Monal to connect to a wide variety of servers. It will work with everything from Google talk and to corporate systems like Cisco WebEx and Openfire.
Group Chat
Monal supports joining XMPP MUC group chats. Group chats are almost seamless and look and work just like a normal one.
VPN Support
Monal will work with iOS VPN allowing connections even to corporate servers that aren't accessible on the internet.
No Junk
As a matter of principle, Monal has no ads and no tracking software and never will.
Jingle VOIP
Standard Jingle support allows voice over IP conversations with Monal and other XMPP clients.
